Hitler's Secret Commandos: Operations of the K-Verband

by Helmut Blocksdorf

Book Overview

Hitler's Secret Commandos is the history of the K-Verband naval commando unit, established in 1943 to reek havoc amongst invading allied forces involved in amphibious landings or actions, against German-occupied coasts.

Following the Italian and British example, the basic idea was for a small, exceptionally well-trained and absolutely reliable commando force using the maximum element of surprise. Midget U-boats, and small torpedo-carrying craft...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844157830
• ISBN13: 9781844157839
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.5"