British Coastal Weapons vs German Coastal Weapons

British Coastal Weapons vs German Coastal Weapons by Neil Short provides a unique comparison of the British and German World War II big guns that engaged in duels and harassed shipping in the Channel.

For the first time, this book explores one of the longest-running battles of World War II, which took place across the English Channel. During this period, huge artillery guns not only attempted to destroy each other but also instilled psychological terror among local inhabitants living near the coast over a four-year period.

Neil Short meticulously examines the array of powerful weapons located across the Strait of Dover. Superb colour artworks illustrate both fixed gun batteries, such as 'Jane' and 'Clem', and batteries Todt and Lindemann, as well as railway artillery, including the German K5 and K12 guns and the British 18in. 'Boche Buster'.

The book also covers the construction and targeting technology used by each side in detail. Additionally, it features easy-to-follow maps pinpointing the locations of all the major sites around Dover and Calais.