A good, quality read.........

harryt8 · 04-13-10, 03:19 AM

Can I suggest for those of you interested in submarine operations in WW2 to read "Submarine" edited by Jean Hood.

It is an anthology of first-hand accounts of the war under the sea, 1939-45 with illuminating anecdotes, patrol reports, letters and diary entries from British, German, Italian, Soviet and American submarine veterans.

It includes technicalities of operating a submarine and avoiding detection and a very detailed view of the mechanics of firing MK8 torpedoes. The book provides a picture of life onboard specific to wartime events, related year by year. The monotony of patrol work and the adrenalin rush of the attack, plus the memories of food and drink and the common problems of sleeping conditions and capricious toilet arrangements..!!

It was published in 2007 by Conway Maritime ISBN 9-781844-860463 and is 448 pages and is printed in either hard or paperback.

Cheers..!!

Harry

04-13-10, 03:19 AM	#1
harryt8 Bosun Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	A good, quality read......... Can I suggest for those of you interested in submarine operations in WW2 to read "Submarine" edited by Jean Hood. It is an anthology of first-hand accounts of the war under the sea, 1939-45 with illuminating anecdotes, patrol reports, letters and diary entries from British, German, Italian, Soviet and American submarine veterans. It includes technicalities of operating a submarine and avoiding detection and a very detailed view of the mechanics of firing MK8 torpedoes. The book provides a picture of life onboard specific to wartime events, related year by year. The monotony of patrol work and the adrenalin rush of the attack, plus the memories of food and drink and the common problems of sleeping conditions and capricious toilet arrangements..!! It was published in 2007 by Conway Maritime ISBN 9-781844-860463 and is 448 pages and is printed in either hard or paperback. Cheers..!! Harry