Stratus 81821 Koszela: Battleships of the Third Reich vol. 2

The book Stratus 81821 Koszela: Battleships of the Third Reich vol. 2 is a unique publication dedicated to the German battleships that served in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. This is the second and final volume of a unique series that comprehensively discusses the history, construction, and operation of all Third Reich battleships. The publication draws the attention of experienced modelers, naval history enthusiasts, and military literature collectors alike.

• Format: A4, hardcover
• Number of pages: 160 (32 in color)
• Language: English
• Publisher: Stratus
• Category: modeling book / historical source
• Application: an excellent aid in building battleship models in any scale – 1/700, 1/350, 1/200

The author, Mirosław Skwiot, describes each of the ships in detail in the order they entered service. He presents the origins of their construction, precise structural differences between individual units, the construction process, key battles, as well as interesting, lesser-known facts about the politics and people who influenced the fate of these powerful warships. All descriptions are enriched with original technical drawings in various scales and complete technical documentation – an invaluable support when detailing models.

The publication features richly illustrated cross-sections, archival photographs, and color graphics depicting the paint schemes and camouflage used by the German navy in 1939-1945. The book is extremely useful for reproducing the details of ships such as the Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, or Gneisenau – especially in areas that are difficult to find in other sources.

We recommend this product to all modelers building Kriegsmarine battleships, those interested in the history of World War II, and anyone who values substantive, verified historical knowledge supported by high-quality illustrative material. Reference difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both beginners and more advanced modelers.