Above Us The Waves 1956 Midget Subs & Human Torpedoes
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Above Us the Waves. The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes, by Warren and Benson. 1956 Harrap, London. Foreword by Admiral Sir George Creasy. 256 pages with 3 diagrams & 4 maps, plus 16 pages with 25 b/w photos. Sketch map showing X-craft and human-torpedo operations. Development and training, attempts against the "Tirpitz," Mediterranean & Norwegian operations, attacks on Singapore and more. If you are interested in underwater military operations this book is essential. The authors were both actively involved in the operations of these units. Excellent book written shortly after the action of WWII. Hardbound in good condition with laser copy dust jacket in protective sleeve.
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