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K Boats: SteamPowered Submarines in World War I,Used
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Only today's atomic submarines have outstripped the fabulous twinfunneled K boatsthe biggest, fastest submarines of World War I. But no other class of warship suffered so much calamity and controversy. Authorized by Churchill, these steampowered submarines were the bestconcealed debacle in British naval history. Their crews called themselves the suicide club and in this authoritative documentary their story is vividly reconstructed.Built secretly to meet a threat that existed only in the minds of the flag officers, the socalled 'submersible destroyers' suffered an unprecedented series of accidents from the day they began their trials. Six sank with an appalling death toll. The fortyseven men of K 13 were luckier. They were rescued after fiftyseven hours trapped underwater. During the Battle of May Island when British ships carved through their own K flotillas one night, two K boats sank, two were crippled, and a cruiser lost her bows. Then there was the mysterious disappearance of K 5 in the Atlantic. All told, not one K boat escaped. The product of two years' research, this fascinating book looks for answers to what went wrong during the series of dreadful mishaps described.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'K Boats: Steam-Powered Submarines in World War I'? A: The book focuses on the K boats, which were steam-powered submarines used during World War I, detailing their construction, operational challenges, and the controversies surrounding their service.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'K Boats: Steam-Powered Submarines in World War I' is Don Everitt.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on March 29, 1999.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as used but in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 152 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: A key feature of this book is that it is a used book in good condition, providing insights into the K boats and their historical significance.
- Q: Is there any additional material included in the book? A: The book does not specify any additional material, such as photographs or illustrations.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the 'Naval' category.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in naval history, World War I, or submarine technology would find this book particularly insightful.