top of page
Warship Pictorial No. 15 – Kriegsmarine Schnellboote (German E-Boats)

Warship Pictorial No. 15 – Kriegsmarine Schnellboote (German E-Boats)

$14.95Price
Excluding Sales Tax |
Quantity

The German Schnellboot—known to the Allies as the E-Boat—was one of the most effective fast attack craft of World War II. Faster, larger, and more seaworthy than many of its Allied counterparts, the Schnellboot served in the North Sea, English Channel, Baltic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea throughout the war.

Warship Pictorial No. 15: Kriegsmarine Schnellboote provides an extensive photographic study of these famous vessels using large-format archival photographs accompanied by detailed captions.

The emphasis is on visual documentation, making this volume particularly valuable for modelers seeking authentic details for museum-quality builds.

Topics include:

  • Schnellboot development

  • Early S-Boats

  • S-38 class

  • S-100 class

  • Armored bridge ("Kalotte")

  • Torpedo tubes

  • 20 mm and 37 mm anti-aircraft weapons

  • Radar installations

  • Camouflage schemes

  • Mine-laying equipment

  • Bridge layouts

  • Crew photographs

  • Harbor scenes

  • Operational photographs

  • Late-war modifications

  • Weathering and operational wear

  • Deck fittings and equipment

Features

  • Warship Pictorial Series

  • No. 15

  • Softcover

  • Hundreds of historic photographs

  • Detailed captions

  • Excellent modeling reference

  • High-quality image reproduction

Historical Background

The German Schnellboot was developed during the 1930s as a high-speed offensive weapon capable of launching torpedo attacks against larger Allied warships and merchant convoys. Powered by three Daimler-Benz diesel engines, later S-boats could exceed 40 knots while maintaining excellent seaworthiness in rough waters.

Unlike many Allied motor torpedo boats, the Schnellboot featured a rounded hull design that provided greater range, stability, and endurance. These vessels were armed with:

  • Two or four 533 mm torpedo tubes

  • 20 mm anti-aircraft cannon

  • 37 mm cannon (later versions)

  • Machine guns

  • Naval mines on specialized missions

S-Boats conducted thousands of combat patrols during World War II, operating in the English Channel, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, Black Sea, and North Sea. Their speed, stealth, and heavy armament made them formidable opponents throughout the conflict.

Perfect Reference For

Ideal for builders of:

  • Italeri Schnellboot S-100

  • Revell S-100 Schnellboot

  • Airfix E-Boat

  • Trumpeter German Fast Attack Craft

  • White Ensign Models detail sets

  • Eduard photo-etch upgrades

  • Any Kriegsmarine naval project

Suitable for:

  • 1/350 Scale

  • 1/144 Scale

  • 1/72 Scale

  • 1/48 Scale

  • 1/35 Scale

Book Information

Publisher: Classic Warships Publishing

Series: Warship Pictorial

Title: Kriegsmarine Schnellboote

Series Number: 15

Format: Softcover

Language: English

Illustrated: Yes

Condition

Good pre-owned condition.

  • Complete book

  • Binding tight

  • Pages clean

  • Light shelf wear from normal use

  • Cover remains bright and attractive

  • Please review photographs for the actual condition of the book

    bottom of page