Few of the massive military structures built by Germany during World War II
are as impressive as the U-Boat bases and bunkers in Germany, Norway and France. This
title takes a close look at the formidable edifices on the French coast (Brest,
Lorient, St Nazaire, La Pallice, Bordeaux) in Norway (Bergen, Trondheim) and
Germany (Kiel, Hamburg, Heligoland) and also focuses on the huge 'Valentin'
factory complex at Bremen, which manufactured the new type XXI electro-boats.
Bunker protective systems, such as camouflage, light and heavy flak
installations and nearby air cover, are also examined as well as resident
flotillas and the fate of the bases at war's end.
Contents
Introduction * Chronology * Design and Development * Tour
of the Sites * The Principles of Defence * The Living Sites * Operational
History * Aftermath * The Sites Today * Bibliography and Further Reading * Glossary *
Index
