What Crewman Would You Be?

Westbroek · 04-09-10, 12:27 AM

You must be reading "Escape From The Deep" by Alex Kershaw.
Fantastic book. Read it a few months ago and it's really well done.
It's been optioned and I believe they're in pre-production of a film adaptation so...you know...really, keep your fingers crossed that they don't butcher it. I'd hate to see such an amazing story, with such unbelievably courageous men done in a way that doesn't do them justice.
Hollywood has a shaky history with this type of thing. I'm in that town and industry and even I'm worried.

McHub532 · 04-09-10, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Westbroek

You must be reading "Escape From The Deep" by Alex Kershaw.

Yeah, that's it. I was going to quote the title and author but I didn't want to get it wrong. I left the book at work tonight.

Westbroek · 04-09-10, 12:36 AM

I'll admit that when I read it, I was at first only interested in the first half involving the actual operation of the sub and command of O'Kane. But I promise, every bit of the story is worth reading. Absolutely amazing story.
Anyways...What crewman would you be?

Zedi · 04-09-10, 01:25 AM

Most Like: Bosun.
Wish Most Like: WO.

I can't imagine myself joining the army in a war, but if I would do, then I can't just stay in the corner and hope all will end soon. Going out in the field and kill other people with a gun in the name of a flag is not me, so most likely I would search for a management/tactical role. Keep the order and things run smooth

Later edit: lol.. what a coincidence .. actually I'm a Bosun on subsim.. yay !

Captain Wolfe · 04-09-10, 04:34 AM

I'd be Grand Admiral Dönitz.

NEIN, YOU CAN NOT HAVE RESUPPLY!

-BdU

04-09-10, 12:27 AM	#1
Westbroek Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA Posts: 256 Downloads: 121 Uploads: 0	You must be reading "Escape From The Deep" by Alex Kershaw. Fantastic book. Read it a few months ago and it's really well done. It's been optioned and I believe they're in pre-production of a film adaptation so...you know...really, keep your fingers crossed that they don't butcher it. I'd hate to see such an amazing story, with such unbelievably courageous men done in a way that doesn't do them justice. Hollywood has a shaky history with this type of thing. I'm in that town and industry and even I'm worried.

04-09-10, 12:36 AM	#3
Westbroek Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA Posts: 256 Downloads: 121 Uploads: 0	I'll admit that when I read it, I was at first only interested in the first half involving the actual operation of the sub and command of O'Kane. But I promise, every bit of the story is worth reading. Absolutely amazing story. Anyways...What crewman would you be?

04-09-10, 01:25 AM	#4
Zedi Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,845 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 2	Most Like: Bosun. Wish Most Like: WO. I can't imagine myself joining the army in a war, but if I would do, then I can't just stay in the corner and hope all will end soon. Going out in the field and kill other people with a gun in the name of a flag is not me, so most likely I would search for a management/tactical role. Keep the order and things run smooth Later edit: lol.. what a coincidence .. actually I'm a Bosun on subsim.. yay !

04-09-10, 04:34 AM	#5
Captain Wolfe Watch Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I'd be Grand Admiral Dönitz. NEIN, YOU CAN NOT HAVE RESUPPLY! -BdU