U-boat Commanders handbook

[gimpy117]

I re-discovered a book just today.
It's called "The U-boat Commanders Handbook" it is a direct translation of the BDU's hanbook issued to commanders for refrence in the field. The book includes tactics, precedures etc. pretty much everything a commander needs to know is there, even short data on the boats themselves (god help the commander who is ignorant to his boats range or depth!)
I think i'll buy a copy and use it with Sh3 does anybody else do this?

[GoldenRivet]

i have that bookmarked in my favorites.

I considered printing it, but i decided it would use too much paper and ink when i can just pull it up on screen just as easily as reading it on paper.

its a good read.

[gimpy117]

im gonna buy the book i think...lol boarders gift card!

[Graf Paper]

GoldenRivet, I've been looking for this legendary handbook everyone seems to refer to here in the forum. My ears (?) perked up when I read that you have an online copy of it bookmarked for reading.

Is this the same 1943 U-boat Commander's Handbook that is archived at hnsa.gov? That one seems, to me, to be very short and skimpy on details for it to be the rich and vital document I have seen described here at SubSim.

I'd very much appreciate your providing the link. :D

[Antiacus]

GoldenRivet, I've been looking for this legendary handbook everyone seems to refer to here in the forum. My ears (?) perked up when I read that you have an online copy of it bookmarked for reading.

Is this the same 1943 U-boat Commander's Handbook that is archived at hnsa.gov? That one seems, to me, to be very short and skimpy on details for it to be the rich and vital document I have seen described here at SubSim.

I'd very much appreciate your providing the link. :D

What he said ;)

[flag4]

hi hunters

i have this book.

have a look here... http://www.amazon.com/U-Boat-Commanders-Handbook/dp/0939631210 (http://www.amazon.com/U-Boat-Commanders-Handbook/dp/0939631210)

maybe you could order it through SUBSIM/AMAZON.


cheers/happy reading - great photos too !

p.s...it's nice to hold it in your hands.

[Herr Trigger]

Just found this link for free online version 'Submarine Commanders Handbook'.

http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm

Herr Trigger.

[Laufen zum Ziel]

Thanks Herr Trigger,

Have downloaded it for preservation. God I love this forum:lol:

[GoldenRivet]

Sorry guys... just got the message you were looking for a link.

Herr Trigger has linked you to the version i mentioned. sorry for the lateness of my reply! :doh:

[Julke]

Hi guys,

The amazon doesn't post to my country and the free link of handbook (http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm) is not the same as the real book is :). Is there anyone who's selling this book? I'm interested.

[mikey117us]

These are the companion to the handbook Scroll down to find the Standing Orders:
http://www.uboatarchive.net/BDUKTB.htm