The Schnellboot
known to the allies as E-boats were mainly used in coastal waters, There were
several classes S-26 class, S-30 class, S-38 class, S-38b class, S-100 class,
S-151 class, Type 700. They took over the role of the torpedoboats after those
ships were used as destroyers. Operating in coastal waters they had a due purpose,
laying mines and they were a extremely effective against the allied ships destroying
over 40 warships, and over 100 merchants, but for all that success they suffered
heavy losses.
German warships of the Second World War.
ISBN-10: 0668040378
Schnellboot in Action (Warships)
ISBN 0-89747-457-0
German S-boote
at War, 1939-1945
ISBN 2-913903-49-5
German E-boats 1939-45 (New
Vanguard)
ISBN 1-84176-445-0
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