Battleships , battle cruisers and other heavy cruisers of the Kriegsmarine were all escorted by zerstörers inevitable and in the majority of their operations. Except the Mediterranean , they traveled almost all European seas accompanying vapors , attacking convoys , serving as fire support to troops on the ground, setting up minefields and tracking submarines .
In the Norwegian Sea or Baltic , crews were exposed to the rigors of northern climates . By hollow of several meters, with reduced visibility and unbearable cold , sailors could not expect any rest on these buildings whose seakeeping was more than questionable. On the other hand , these vessels were exposed to air and naval battles with enemy forces were far superior in numbers, and the casualties were too often important.
We will study the genesis , technical characteristics and careers of those who participated in zerstörers write letter blood history of the Kriegsmarine .
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