A First: New book about WW1 subs (but ...

Catfish · 06-09-08, 01:05 PM

... more about the political and naval background, it is not a book about U-boat technics). However i know of no book that is that detailed, and thoroughly researched. Be aware this will put WW1 and its causes in a (for me) new dimension, it is however equally hard and fair to the main opponents of WW1.

Title is "Die U-Boote des Kaisers", and it explains in detail why and how those first U-boats were used, against what and why. This pulls away the internationally accepted cover and dust of almost a hundred years, showing that politics of that time are those of today. It also ends the discussion if the german Kaiser was a helpless marionette, or a monstrous tyrant, and why he had reacted in the way he finally did. It also explains in detail England's politics and plans of ostracizing Germany, and as well the reason for the Entente treaties in 1905 to 07. Since i am aware that the causes for WW2 go directly back to WW1 and its outcome this is a must read. It is as non-revanchistic as politically incorrect, at least for my generation

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The price is quite low imho (bought it for 13,95 Euro in a Decius store), and it is only in german, but in one of the critiques there is some hope expressed to have this translated into english soon.

http://www.amazon.de/Die-U-Boote-Kai.../dp/3763762353

http://www.historio-graphus.de/Presseschau.htm

Greetings,
Catfish

06-09-08, 01:05 PM	#1
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	A First: New book about WW1 subs (but ... ... more about the political and naval background, it is not a book about U-boat technics). However i know of no book that is that detailed, and thoroughly researched. Be aware this will put WW1 and its causes in a (for me) new dimension, it is however equally hard and fair to the main opponents of WW1. Title is "Die U-Boote des Kaisers", and it explains in detail why and how those first U-boats were used, against what and why. This pulls away the internationally accepted cover and dust of almost a hundred years, showing that politics of that time are those of today. It also ends the discussion if the german Kaiser was a helpless marionette, or a monstrous tyrant, and why he had reacted in the way he finally did. It also explains in detail England's politics and plans of ostracizing Germany, and as well the reason for the Entente treaties in 1905 to 07. Since i am aware that the causes for WW2 go directly back to WW1 and its outcome this is a must read. It is as non-revanchistic as politically incorrect, at least for my generation . The price is quite low imho (bought it for 13,95 Euro in a Decius store), and it is only in german, but in one of the critiques there is some hope expressed to have this translated into english soon. http://www.amazon.de/Die-U-Boote-Kai.../dp/3763762353 http://www.historio-graphus.de/Presseschau.htm Greetings, Catfish