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Originally Posted by Tangent
-I'm very interested in U-boot history, Das Boot is of course one of my favorite movies...SHIII really struck a chord with me, and add-ons like GWX really help increase the immersion factor of the game.
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First, welcome aboard!
It becomes more than just a game if you get involved in the history aspect of WWII.
I collect books and DVDs on u-boat warfare, the Kriegmarine, Battle of the Atlantic, etc. I began buying new paperbacks which was a big mistake. If you're careful you can buy hardcover first or early editions for less than new paperbacks and they'll always be worth more money when you want to sell them. You can find tons of titles on Amazon.
Clay Blair's
Hitler's U-boat War, The Hunters 1939 - 1942 and
Hitler's U-boat War, The Hunted 1942 - 1945 are pretty much the reference source for this game. Pretty dry reading but factual.
All books by the German Navy historian Jac P. Mallmann Showell are a must have for me. This author's dad was a u-boat petty officer who died at sea.
But, my favorite books are those written by U-boat Commanders or Sailors;
Iron Coffins;
Hirschfeld, the Story of a U-boat NCO;
Steal Boat, Iron Hearts;
Teddy Suhren, Ace of Aces to name a few.