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1:144 U-Boat Type IIB (1939), German Submarine
The coastal Type II U-Boats were became the first vessels of this class, that were built in Germany after the end of WWI. The improved IIВ series submarines were built in Deutsche Werke (U13-U16) and Germania Werft in Kiel (U7-U12, U17-U24). They all were included to the Kriegsmarine in 1935-1936. Two flotillas were formed with those vessels – the 1st Weddigen and 3d Lohs.
With the beginning of WWII the Type II U-Boats were in active use as mine-layers in ports and river estuaries of England and Scotland Eastern Coast, and also for anti-shipping struggle in the English Channel area.
From Spring 1941 the coastal U–Boats were used mainly in training role in Baltic.
Additional Information
Article No | ICMS009 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | S009 |
Аvailability | Out of stock |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:144 |
Manufacturer | ICM |
Brand | No |
Series | No |
EAN | 4823044400867 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |