Grey Wolf U-Boat Crewman of World War II |
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Author:
| Williamson, Gordon |
Illustrator:
| Pavlovic, Darko |
Series title: | Warrior Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84176-312-5 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2001 |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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Imprint: | Osprey |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $21.00 |
Book Description:
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The scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boot Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. The sailors of the U-boat arm were courageous, highly skilled seamen, who fought a war in the toughest conditions: subject to immense tension, and forced to cope with the challenges of the Atlantic, life for a U-boat recruit was far from easy. This title explores the life of a typical...
More DescriptionThe scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boot Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. The sailors of the U-boat arm were courageous, highly skilled seamen, who fought a war in the toughest conditions: subject to immense tension, and forced to cope with the challenges of the Atlantic, life for a U-boat recruit was far from easy. This title explores the life of a typical U-boat crewman, from recruitment, through training and service conditions, to combat experience throughout the war. Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in Dönitz's legendary 'wolf packs'.