Excellent Submarine Reading...[the real thing]

Chief of the Boat · 01-18-07, 02:23 PM

Once again relying on the observation that THIS forum is not...over worked, I thought I'd post the titles of two Real World submarine books that I have recently finished. As a 'graduate' from the Surface Fleet, I knew 'the boats' tied up "over there", but not much else. They were/are a pretty *tight* crew, and while I have shared a number of 'suds' with them, not much else did I know. So, when SH3 found it's way to my computer, it was a lot of new stuff...in spite of all the Green Water Over the Bow that I'd seen. Eager to fill in some blanks I have 'pumped' all the Old Retired Squids I could find, and a few Active Duty ones...although THEIR 'modern' experiences seem no part of SH3 and SH4 World.

So...down to the biblioteca and "U Boat Ace", the TRUE story of a German Skipper, and likewise a TRUE story written by the skipper of HALIBUT, AUG 43 to DEC 44, "Take Her Deep!"

Both are great reads... if anybody wants to 'immerse'...not just Play the Game.

Hope you can find these...

COB

FIREWALL · 01-18-07, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief of the Boat

Once again relying on the observation that THIS forum is not...over worked, I thought I'd post the titles of two Real World submarine books that I have recently finished. As a 'graduate' from the Surface Fleet, I knew 'the boats' tied up "over there", but not much else. They were/are a pretty *tight* crew, and while I have shared a number of 'suds' with them, not much else did I know. So, when SH3 found it's way to my computer, it was a lot of new stuff...in spite of all the Green Water Over the Bow that I'd seen. Eager to fill in some blanks I have 'pumped' all the Old Retired Squids I could find, and a few Active Duty ones...although THEIR 'modern' experiences seem no part of SH3 and SH4 World.

So...down to the biblioteca and "U Boat Ace", the TRUE story of a German Skipper, and likewise a TRUE story written by the skipper of HALIBUT, AUG 43 to DEC 44, "Take Her Deep!"

Both are great reads... if anybody wants to 'immerse'...not just Play the Game.

Hope you can find these...

COB

THX for posting these two great books. I got a $200.00 gift card for
Barnes & Noble for Xmas. Now I have something to use it on.

Sailor Steve · 01-18-07, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief of the Boat

the TRUE story of a German Skipper, and likewise a TRUE story written by the skipper of HALIBUT, AUG 43 to DEC 44, "Take Her Deep!"

Both are great reads... if anybody wants to 'immerse'...not just Play the Game.

Hope you can find these...

COB

Thanks for the post. I have not read either of those. Your recommendation for those who want to 'immerse', and not just PLAY, might seem a trifle condescending to those who post on threads like this one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=94071
or this one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=103903
or this one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=101449
or this one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=100931
or this one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=81901

Take a look at some of those recommendations and find out just how immersive most of us are.

Chief of the Boat · 01-18-07, 04:29 PM

No condesention intended, transmitted... or whatever. Sorry for anyone responding in that manner.....

In other 'game' settings I have known players who played for the fun of the game-play; others that sought the 'realness' of NEAR simulation. For example, I know F/A-18 players who turn their noses up at Falcon 4.0 due to the fact that F4 does not model radar masking; you can be locked 'through' a mountain.

Not knowing who might... or might NOT... be interested in testimonal accounts from Real Life.... did not prevent me from wishing to share good info. I'm just an Old Sailor; 'tact' is not one of my virtues, but I try....... Chiefs are like that.

COB

Sailor Steve · 01-19-07, 11:23 AM

Understood. Would you like to have my "sub-title" (under the name), as you're a real chief and I'm not?

Chief of the Boat · 01-19-07, 12:27 PM

Nope... I'm going on leave...until SH4 comes up

Patboot · 01-25-07, 11:51 AM

Oddly enough, I'm re-reading Galantin"s "Take Her Deep" now. Great at the end, how they brought the crippled Halibut all the way back.

Barkhorn1x · 01-25-07, 12:14 PM

I too just dug out "Take Her Deep" - am almost done.

I am stoked as he!! that SHIV is coming out soon.

Barkhorn.

01-18-07, 02:23 PM	#1
Chief of the Boat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On the hill South of Port Angeles, Washington Posts: 136 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Excellent Submarine Reading...[the real thing] Once again relying on the observation that THIS forum is not...over worked, I thought I'd post the titles of two Real World submarine books that I have recently finished. As a 'graduate' from the Surface Fleet, I knew 'the boats' tied up "over there", but not much else. They were/are a pretty tight crew, and while I have shared a number of 'suds' with them, not much else did I know. So, when SH3 found it's way to my computer, it was a lot of new stuff...in spite of all the Green Water Over the Bow that I'd seen. Eager to fill in some blanks I have 'pumped' all the Old Retired Squids I could find, and a few Active Duty ones...although THEIR 'modern' experiences seem no part of SH3 and SH4 World. So...down to the biblioteca and "U Boat Ace", the TRUE story of a German Skipper, and likewise a TRUE story written by the skipper of HALIBUT, AUG 43 to DEC 44, "Take Her Deep!" Both are great reads... if anybody wants to 'immerse'...not just Play the Game. Hope you can find these... COB __________________ In memory of WAHOO

01-18-07, 04:29 PM	#4
Chief of the Boat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On the hill South of Port Angeles, Washington Posts: 136 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No condesention intended, transmitted... or whatever. Sorry for anyone responding in that manner..... In other 'game' settings I have known players who played for the fun of the game-play; others that sought the 'realness' of NEAR simulation. For example, I know F/A-18 players who turn their noses up at Falcon 4.0 due to the fact that F4 does not model radar masking; you can be locked 'through' a mountain. Not knowing who might... or might NOT... be interested in testimonal accounts from Real Life.... did not prevent me from wishing to share good info. I'm just an Old Sailor; 'tact' is not one of my virtues, but I try....... Chiefs are like that. COB __________________ In memory of WAHOO

01-19-07, 11:23 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Understood. Would you like to have my "sub-title" (under the name), as you're a real chief and I'm not? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-19-07, 12:27 PM	#6
Chief of the Boat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On the hill South of Port Angeles, Washington Posts: 136 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nope... I'm going on leave...until SH4 comes up __________________ In memory of WAHOO

01-25-07, 11:51 AM	#7
Patboot Engineer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 212 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oddly enough, I'm re-reading Galantin"s "Take Her Deep" now. Great at the end, how they brought the crippled Halibut all the way back.

01-25-07, 12:14 PM	#8
Barkhorn1x Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Davie, FL Grid DM 23 Posts: 544 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	I too just dug out "Take Her Deep" - am almost done. I am stoked as he!! that SHIV is coming out soon. Barkhorn.