Warships (since 1945) - Germany: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Deutsche Marine - Die Schiffe der Bundesmarine 1956-1990 (Typenkompass)

Because tensions between the Western powers and the USSR increased after 1945, it was decided to set up a new navy as part of the rearmament of the young Federal Republic.
This navy was primarily intended to block the Baltic Sea approaches and prevent Soviet forces from landing on the German coast.

Pages of the book "Deutsche Marine - Die Schiffe der Bundesmarine 1956-1990"

In this Typenkompass, Hans Karr describes the creation and structure of the new German Navy as well as its tasks within NATO.
Supported by around 115 illustrations, he portrays all the important ship classes and submarines that were used by the Bundesmarine from 1956 to 1990.

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Author:	Hans Karr
Details:	128 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	94 b&w and 89 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2015)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613037731

Die Schiffe der Deutschen Marine 1990 bis heute

With reunification, the structure of the seagoing armed forces in East and West changed: the German Navy was created. The richly illustrated type atlas by naval expert Ulf Kaack offers a complete overview of all ship and boat classes since 1990.
Detailed information on the fleet, frigates, corvettes, submarines and speedboats as well as compact texts on the tasks of the units complete the current volume.

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Author:	Ulf Kaack
Details:	144 pages, 10.4 x 8.9 in (26.5 x 22.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	GeraMond Verlag (D, 2013)
ISBN:	9783862457274

F122 - Die Fregatten der Bremen-Klasse

From 1982 to 2022, the F122 Bremen-class frigates served with the German Navy. Designed for the demands of the Cold War, they later proved their value in numerous international missions and earned a reputation as reliable and versatile workhorses.

This book traces the history of the F122 class against the backdrop of changing geopolitical conditions. Vivid texts are complemented by personal accounts from many naval personnel, illustrating how service aboard the eight ships shaped several generations.
Large-format photographs, including previously unpublished images, provide an authentic insight into life on board and make this volume a valuable historical record.

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Author:	Matthias Gretzschel
Details:	176 pages, 11.2 x 9.7 x 0.79 in (28.5 x 24.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	German
Publisher:	Mittler in Maximilian Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783813211238