Operation Drumbeat by Anthony Saunders. (APB) SQN21DHM1088APB. Operation Drumbeat by Anthony Saunders. The entry of the United States into the war opened up vast new hunting grounds for the German u boat fleet. Operation Paukenschlag (Drumbeat in English) began in January 1942, bringing the U boats their easiest pickings of the war. Over 300 allied vessels were sunk during the Paukenschlag along the US coastline, ranging from New York harbor, to the Straits of Florida. This period, also known as the
as Temeraire manoeuvred alongside Victory
he preferred to take by the sword
A pair of ME109 G-14s of 9th Staffel
claiming three more confirmed Ki
Rissaldar-Major - Kashmir Lancers
which would have allowed them free access to Rangoon
She also took part in the Battle of Cape Teudada
at close quarters
drawing enemy fire from the attacking bomber
A desperate battle then took place for the German position
Original painitng by Graeme Lothian
the troops waited in a state of savage anticipation