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Gunnar · 04-17-10, 08:34 AM

I'm currently reading "The Admiralty Regrets...." about the loss of HMS Thetis that sank in full view in Liverpool Bay.

A fascinating story of stupidity and at times almost wilful incompetence on the part of the Admiralty when it came to rescue operations.

The other book I'm close to finishing is "Death in the Doldurms - U Cruiser Actions Off West Africa".

The book is incredibly detailed and very revealing when it comes to the actual detail of the long patrols that took German sailors to far flung places in their search for Allied Vessels. The reaction of the Admiralty to the news that 'large U-Boats' were active in 'safe' waters is one of near panic and the effort that was expended in trying to deal with the U-Boat menace is quite remarkable given the very small force the German Navy actually deployed!

04-17-10, 08:34 AM	#615
Gunnar Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 15 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Two Books I'm currently reading "The Admiralty Regrets...." about the loss of HMS Thetis that sank in full view in Liverpool Bay. A fascinating story of stupidity and at times almost wilful incompetence on the part of the Admiralty when it came to rescue operations. The other book I'm close to finishing is "Death in the Doldurms - U Cruiser Actions Off West Africa". The book is incredibly detailed and very revealing when it comes to the actual detail of the long patrols that took German sailors to far flung places in their search for Allied Vessels. The reaction of the Admiralty to the news that 'large U-Boats' were active in 'safe' waters is one of near panic and the effort that was expended in trying to deal with the U-Boat menace is quite remarkable given the very small force the German Navy actually deployed!