As Germany's position deteriorated the need for more anti-aircraft
guns became apparent so the floating Flak Batteries were brought
in to play in an attempt to counter the allied strategic bombardments.
Old warships were withdrawn from service and captured vessels
were converted by removing there engines and fitted with modern
radar and communications equipment and armed with the following
10.5 cm, 4 cm, 3.7cm and 2 cm anti-aircraft guns they were
man by soldiers of the naval artillery units They were then
towed and anchored in the main flight paths of the allied
bombers.
German Warships, 1815-1945: Major Surface Vessels.
ISBN-10: 0851775330
German Warships, 1815-1945: U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels.
ISBN-10: 155750301X
German warships of the Second World War.
ISBN-10: 0668040378
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