Description
| Product ID: | 9781803991993 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | X3 to X54 |
| Subtitle: | The History of the British Midget Submarine |
| Authors: | Author: Keith Hall |
| Subjects: | Maritime history, Maritime history, Military vehicles, Ship design and naval architecture, Ships and boats: general interest, Military & naval ships, Ship design & naval architecture, Ships & boats: general interest, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), c 1945 to c 1960 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Original research shines a light on the little discussed midget class submarines, from their WW2 inception to the unique and short-lived Stickleback class, developed in the Cold War The X- and XE-Class submarines were conceived during the Second World War: around 51ft (16m) long, they were designed to be towed by a ‘mother’ submarine and use their small size to complete stealth missions, such as attacking harbours and performing reconnaissance. Although they would not begin active service until 1942, the submarine crews achieved quite the record, racking up 167 honours between them, including four Victoria Crosses. Written by ex-submariner Keith Hall, X3 to X54 is a look at the entire life and evolution of the British midget submarine, from its early prototypes to its final journeys. With a wealth of imagery, including archive X-craft photographs as well as up-to-date views of the X51 (HMS Stickleback) from the Scottish Submarine Centre, this is the fascinating, yet little-known, story of Britain’s midget submarines. |
| Imprint Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-09-07 |
