Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II
64 page book.
Other products to consider
Backordered (Sign up for an email
notification when it's
back in stock!)List price: $18.95You pay: $13.69(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Osprey BooksStock Number: OSP WAR36View all products of type "Naval Forces" Author: Gordon Williamson
Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic
About this book
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 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 Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in Donitz's legendary 'wolf packs'.
Contents
- Introduction
- Chronology
- Recruitment
- Training
- Appearance
- Conditions of Service
- Belief and Belonging
- Combat Action
- Colour Plate Commentary
- Museums
- Collecting
- Further Reading
- Index
Paperback; October 2001; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781841763125