Wow, I want wolf packs - Page 2

Dowly · 12-26-06, 11:24 PM

His work is released in Finland! I gotta get one of his books!!

WilhelmSchulz. · 12-27-06, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

I am currently reading a great book called Dönitz and the Wolfpacks, and its basically a in depth description of selected encounters between convoys and wolf packs throughout the war.

This book really opened my eyes to the stress the sailors in convoys were under, particularly during "Happy Times", as they often knew they were being shadowed by wolf packs (due to intercepted radio traffic from the uboats), and that the attack would likely come at night. Often the packs followed the convoy for days whilst waiting for even more uboats to join the party before they attacked. This ment the sailors didn`t sleep at all, just bit their nails and hoped for hurricanes or even krakens.

What a shame this is not in SH3!

This is classic drama at its best, just like the movie Jaws. Imagine the ships all huddled together waiting for the unevitable trail of bubbles.

I am very surprised no film has dealt with this, since covering this from the merchants would mean lots of suspense and drama. Its just to good not to do something about.

I am a writer by trade, so dont be to surprised if there is a (based on real events) fiction novel about such an encounter one day.

I reccomend all read Dönitz and the Wolf Packs by Bernard(!) Edwards! Great book!

Here is a cool piece from the book:

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True, (convoy) ON 113 had lost two ships, but the tanker British Merit was still afloat and under tow by a tug from St John`s. It seemed to (captain) Campbell that the worst was over.

When Campbell saw a school of whales breaking the surface to port, his first reaction was to call for his passengers to come on deck. They came, the two small girls agog with excitement. It was one of the girls who then pointed out another lone whale surfacing on the quarter minutes later. Campbell turned to look, and froze as he saw a line of bubbles break away from the "whale" and race towards his ship.

Vogelsang`s first torpedo struck the Pacific Pioneer immediately under her bridge; five seconds later his second exploded in her No. 5 hold, just abaft the engine-room bulkhead.

Just imagine that scene in a movie! OMG!

PS: The ship sank within 45 minutes, with no casualities. Alle were picked up by the corvette Calgary.

If you read carefuly you will notice thats where I get many of my mission Ideas from.

Jimbuna · 12-27-06, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

I dont want to sound hars, mate, but i think he should decide himself if he wants his name revealed... I dont think its proper to give it away without his approval...Please, i dont want to be a jerk, but we have to respect his private life.

I hope you understand, mate. You could PM him and ask..

Herr Russ · 12-27-06, 01:03 PM

Speaking of books, I'm currently reading 'Torpedo Junction' about the operations against the Atlantic Seaboard & the US Coast Guards actions against the U-boats.. I received 'Iron Coffins' for Christmas & can't wait to get to that...

STEED · 12-27-06, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

I am currently reading a great book called Dönitz and the Wolfpacks

I read the book some years ago, yep it's a good book.

12-26-06, 11:24 PM	#16
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	His work is released in Finland! I gotta get one of his books!!

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Herr Russ Officer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Speaking of books, I'm currently reading 'Torpedo Junction' about the operations against the Atlantic Seaboard & the US Coast Guards actions against the U-boats.. I received 'Iron Coffins' for Christmas & can't wait to get to that...