Renowned naval historian Showell is the author of 20-plus books on the German Navy and U-boat operations. Based on his 1979 The German Navy in World War Two, his latest text incorporates new information that has come to light in the past 30 years and covers major aspects of German naval history, the organization of the Kriegsmarine, the organization of the German fleet, ships of the German fleet, U-boats at sea, technical data, and rank, uniforms, awards, and insignia. It also includes brief biographies of key figures, a chronology of events from 1918 to 1945, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. Illustrated throughout with b&w and color photographs. Academic but accessible to the general reader. Oversize: 10x11.75". Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)