From the massive 38cm SK C/34 guns carried by Bismarck and Tirpitz to the mounted machine guns used by coastal forces, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers every German artillery piece afloat during World War II. The versions and variations of these weapons are described individually, including their mountings and ammunition, along with extensive tabular data. What makes this book a unique resource for historians, modelers, and enthusiasts is the range and detail of the more than 1,000 illustrations, including close-up photos, three-view drawings, and computer-generated color renderings of the guns from every angle.