Cajus Bekker
Hamlyn
This book deals not only with the wartime story of the German Navy but also shows how it was steadily built up in the 1920's and then openly expanded in the 30's in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles; how the pocket battleships were conceived and built to the consternation of Germany's rivals; and how the fateful decision was reached to give priority to big surface ships like the Bismarck and Tirpitz rather than to U boats.
First published in 1972
ISBN # 0-600-37059-3
Original book in good condition with photographs and illustrations.