Recommended reading? - naval campaigns in the English Channel

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Recommended reading? - naval campaigns in the English Channel

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Post by Komi » 20 Dec 2020, 13:57

Ideally, something that gives the perspective of the crews themselves (on either side) of the naval actions fought around the English Channel during WW2, particularly those of the surface vessels: MTBs, MGBs, Eboats, and the like.



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Post by Komi » 20 Dec 2020, 19:32

EwenS wrote:
20 Dec 2020, 17:13
Here are some titles to get you started
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Post by hucks216 » 21 Dec 2020, 17:41

There is also this good one that covers the coastal convoys:

Coastal Convoys 1939-1945: The Indestructible Highway
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coastal-Convoy ... 243&sr=8-1

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Post by Komi » 21 Dec 2020, 17:58

hucks216 wrote:
21 Dec 2020, 17:41
There is also this good one that covers the coastal convoys:
Thanks

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Post by hucks216 » 21 Dec 2020, 18:01

And there is this one that covers Convoy Peewit (CW9) which came under attack from E-Boats and aircraft during its transit through the Channel.

Convoy Peewit: August 8th, 1940: The First Day of the Battle of Britain?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Convoy-Peewit- ... 412&sr=8-1

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Post by Komi » 21 Dec 2020, 18:18

hucks216 wrote:
21 Dec 2020, 18:01
And there is this one that covers Convoy Peewit (CW9) which came under attack from E-Boats and aircraft during its transit through the Channel.

Convoy Peewit: August 8th, 1940: The First Day of the Battle of Britain?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Convoy-Peewit- ... 412&sr=8-1
Hadn't heard that story, cheers.

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Post by Komi » 23 Dec 2020, 11:57

Pips wrote:
23 Dec 2020, 05:13
For a perspective on the German side, try these. All very good reading.
Thanks, always interesting to see both sides of the campaign.

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Post by hucks216 » 23 Dec 2020, 16:00

There is also:

Naval Warfare in the English Channel 1939-1945 (same author as Hold The Narrow Sea but approx 180 more pages)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naval-Warfare- ... 791&sr=8-9

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Post by Komi » 23 Dec 2020, 18:11

hucks216 wrote:
23 Dec 2020, 16:00
There is also:

Naval Warfare in the English Channel 1939-1945 (same author as Hold The Narrow Sea but approx 180 more pages)
The more the merrier when it comes to suggestions for sources.

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Post by Darius333 » 01 Jan 2021, 20:43

For german side:
Seekrieg im Ärmelkanal: Vorpostenboote an vorderster Front by Lothar Frädrich
https://www.amazon.de/Seekrieg-%C3%84rm ... 3813208109

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