E-boat - Wikipedia
WEBE-boat was the Western Allies' designation for the fast attack craft (German: Schnellboot, or S-Boot, meaning "fast boat"; plural Schnellboote) of the Kriegsmarine during World War II; E-boat could refer to a patrol craft from an armed motorboat to a large Torpedoboot. [1]
E-boat: The Effective German Fast Attack Boat of the Second …
WEBJun 22, 2023 · The Schnellboot – or S-Boot – was a German fast attack craft that served with the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. It was referred to as the “E-boat” by the British, with the “E” standing for “enemy.” This became the designation used by …
Last of its kind, deadly Nazi E-boat rises again - NBC News
WEBJun 3, 2009 · In a nondescript shed in a English seaside village, the remains of a Nazi torpedo boat behind one of worst U.S. catastrophes in World War II rests on cradle of lumber.
E-Boat (German: Schnellboot, or S-Boot, meaning “fast boat”) …
WEBApr 6, 2016 · During actions at sea, the French destroyer La Combattante sank two E-boats, S.147 on 26 April and S.141 on 13 May, which were among boats sent out from Boulogne on reconnaissance to discover where the Allied landing craft were concentrating for the forthcoming invasion.
Type XXI submarine - Wikipedia
WEBType XXI submarines were a class of German diesel–electric Elektroboot (German: "electric boat") submarines designed during the Second World War. One hundred and eighteen were completed, with four being combat-ready.
S-130 – The Last Remaining German E-Boat - NavalHistoria
WEBApr 5, 2024 · S-130 is the only surviving example of the German S-Boot, or Schnelleboot, which means ‘fast boat’. They are also commonly known as E-Boats which is the name coined by the British – the ‘E’ stood for ‘Enemy’.
E-Boat (German: Schnellboot, or S-Boot, meaning “fast boat”) …
WEBApr 6, 2016 · German S-boats of World War II were among the best small combatant vessels ever produced. The armament carried by the S-boats gave them almost the same firepower as that of a destroyer and specially developed paint schemes rendered them almost impossible to see at night.
Suppressing the E-boats - Warfare History Network
WEBThese included 10 E-boats (called Schnellboots by the Germans) sunk by direct bomb hits, three more so damaged they were beyond repair, one beached, and another with its bow blown off. Only one remained combat-ready. A Tallboy plummets earthward toward its target in Nazi-occupied France.
The German E-Boats - NavalHistoria
WEBJul 19, 2023 · The E-boats played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous military campaign during World War II. Their mission was to disrupt the Allied supply lines between North America and Europe, and they frequently targeted convoys carrying critical supplies and troops.
Last of its kind, deadly Nazi E-boat rises again
WEBIn a nondescript shed in a English seaside village, the remains of a Nazi torpedo boat behind one of worst U.S. catastrophes in World War II rests on cradle of lumber.
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