Historic prespective

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Originally Posted by Marcello

The weaknesses are in the details and overall bias. Calling the snorkel "defective" because it closes while being overtaken by waves is, at best a questionable statement. Stating that XXI was too slow to outrun escorts on the surface is true but largely besides the point in 1944-1945. These are just a couple examples, mind you.

I recall that I raised my eyebrows more than a few times at some of his comments.

@ Kelly621 and flag4:
Not only is Gannon's "Operation Drumbeat" good, but his "Black May" is a very good read as well. I liked it better in fact.