"Without any doubt there is a certain fascination in the development of experimental and advanced weapons developed by Nazi-Germany during the Second World War and a market for nearly every book dealing with this subject."

The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord

"I feel that any student or enthusiast of all things warfare may find this an interesting read given the numerous and detailed examples of the challenges facing a technically advanced military (such as Germany's). The authors are to be commended for their research and the amazing amount of related information...commendable for its detailed and authentic research plus unusual subject matter."

Nautical Research Journal Volume 68 (2023)

The authors have done great service to historians interested in advanced projects in World War 2 and it presents many lessons that can be learnt by modern day designers so that they do not repeat the lessons that were learnt by the Germans all those years ago. In short, this is a very interesting book, it is well presented, and the authors have done some marvellous research. If advanced naval technology appeals to you then this book is a “must have” for your library.

Dr Stuart C Blank, Military Archive Research

This book is very interesting, revealing virtually previously unknown secret programmes of Nazi Germany, concerning underwater and surface craft of the Second World War.

The authors have contributed a valuable resource of documentary evidence which is worthy addition to maritime naval history.

Roger Coleman, The Wessex Branch of the Western Front Association

Extraordinary designs for secret German naval marine craft - gloriously well-illustrated and absolutely fascinating, the kind of thing you used to see in boys' comic book annuals...

Books Monthly

This book offers plans for everything from battleships and aircraft carriers to submarines, hydrofoils and landing craft. To back this up you get schematics and a number of intriguing photos, especially of piloted torpedoes.

The Armourer June 2022

"This book is fascinating, highlighting the many attempts made to develop different approaches to naval warfare, that would surprise and defeat the major naval power of Great Britain."

Les Brown, Small Warships

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