books from the u-boat side of life.

von hally · 06-30-08, 02:43 PM

lo all

i know its been discussed before but could anyone reccomend a couple of books from the u-boat side of things.

ive got "iron coffins"
"The battle of the atlantic" (BBC)
"battle beneath the waves"
theyre all good...but they do generalise aout the overall war in the atlantic (save coffins)...

im looking for books more on the life aboard a sub.....I know it was mostly boredom....but....im talkin contact reports, engagement reports and the depth charging experiences.

any tips.

E-bay awaits!!!

1480 · 06-30-08, 03:27 PM

Another Place, Another Time Werner Hirschmann. Steel Boats, Iron Hearts Hans Goebeler.

von hally · 06-30-08, 04:08 PM

thanx 1480

1480 · 06-30-08, 07:26 PM

No problema

sharkbit · 07-01-08, 09:55 AM

Das Boot(The Boat)
Lothar-Gunther Buchheim

Work of fiction based on his experiences as a correspondent during the war.
If you want life aboard a U-Boat, this is very descriptive. From the boredom of endlessly patrolling to the terror of 6 hours of depth charge attack.

Sailor Steve · 07-01-08, 11:51 AM

Exactly what I was going to say, sharkbit. Fascinating descriptions of a sailor's thoughts during the whole experience.

06-30-08, 02:43 PM	#1
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	books from the u-boat side of life. lo all i know its been discussed before but could anyone reccomend a couple of books from the u-boat side of things. ive got "iron coffins" "The battle of the atlantic" (BBC) "battle beneath the waves" theyre all good...but they do generalise aout the overall war in the atlantic (save coffins)... im looking for books more on the life aboard a sub.....I know it was mostly boredom....but....im talkin contact reports, engagement reports and the depth charging experiences. any tips. E-bay awaits!!! __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

06-30-08, 03:27 PM	#2
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Another Place, Another Time Werner Hirschmann. Steel Boats, Iron Hearts Hans Goebeler. __________________

06-30-08, 04:08 PM	#3
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	thanx 1480 __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

06-30-08, 07:26 PM	#4
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	No problema __________________

07-01-08, 09:55 AM	#5
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Das Boot(The Boat) Lothar-Gunther Buchheim Work of fiction based on his experiences as a correspondent during the war. If you want life aboard a U-Boat, this is very descriptive. From the boredom of endlessly patrolling to the terror of 6 hours of depth charge attack. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

07-01-08, 11:51 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Exactly what I was going to say, sharkbit. Fascinating descriptions of a sailor's thoughts during the whole experience. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo