Book Comparision

[Buck_O]

Well, I bought it

Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 18th Edition It will be here early this week. Hard to say no to a naval book Speaking of which, can any of you suggest good books on the technical end of German U-boats, all of them, from the early stages to the end of WW2. Also a good book that tells of the more personal side of serving in these boats. I'm looking hard at
Iron coffins: A personal account of the German U-boat battles of World War II

And Im looking at getting a simular book about american submariners

Wahoo: The Patrols of America's Most Famous World War II Submarine

and

Thunder Below!: The USS Barb Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II

Can any of you know recommend a book that would be good dealing with British subs, & Russian subs of this era (WWII).

Ive been hard pressed to discover any good books dealing with modern day British subs. anyone?

[TLAM Strike]

Originally Posted by Buck_O

can any of you suggest good books on the technical end of German U-boats, all of them, from the early stages to the end of WW2.

The Encyclopedia of U Boats by Eberhard Moller

There are two very good "Anatomy of the Ship" on U Boats, one for the Type VII and one for the Type XXI (Plus one for the Submarine HMS Alliance). I highly recommend the Anatomy of the Ship books, great if you are trying to build one.

Osprey should also have a WWII U Boat book, their WWI U Boat book was good.

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Buck_O

Speaking of which, can any of you suggest good books on the technical end of German U-boats, all of them, from the early stages to the end of WW2.

Although it is hard to find, I can highly recommend

The U-Boat: The evolution and technical history of German submarines
by Eberhard Rossler The edition I have is the translated version by Harold Erenberg. It is published by the Naval Institute Press. It was published in 1975 (German) and 1981 (English)

It covers the development of German Submarines from before WWI until 1974. It covers the Walter Boat developments as well as the many special purpose submarines developed near the end of WWII.

It is not an easy book to read as it is for hard-core submarine geeks like us.

But if you want to geek out on German Submarines, this is the book to get.... if you can get it. It ain't cheap. But if anyone can get a copy, grab it as it is one of the best references out there IMO.