The Odyssey of a U-Boat Commander - Page 2

frau kaleun · 01-29-10, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Donner

It's a good book. It's more reflective

So I've heard, all the more reason to read it IMO.

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I purchased the book in 1997 and was fortunate enough to get it signed by Topp in 1999.

Wow, very cool!

Onkel Neal · 02-25-10, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

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Thanks for that. I was amazed that our little thread was so high up there, and the thread was so new. Mysterious Google!

frau kaleun · 02-26-10, 08:46 AM

Typically if I google something to do with u-boats, some Subsim url shows up in the top ten results I get back, and recently it's been top five or top two most of the time.

nikimcbee · 02-28-10, 11:57 AM

You could have the Houston library get the book on a library loan from another library, it just takes alittle whille to get the book and you usually can't renew the book. (meaning you have to return it by the date).
I think you just need to find a library that has it, then have your local library request it. You also may have more luck with this if you go to a university library (vs a local county library). Most university libraries have reciprocity with each other.

ThePinkSubmarine · 02-28-10, 11:24 PM

I too would like to read that book - since Topp has such an interesting career.

Is the book on Wolfgang Luth any good? (I only ask because that one is more affordable).

Neal -- you could always do an Inter-Library Loan. I've had quite a bit of luck getting stuff from the Library of Congress. I'm sure you'd have to wait FOREVER - but I'd bet giving Topp's importance to the Battle of the Atlantic that it would be there!

--- Yes...the LOC does have 2 copies of the book ---

frau kaleun · 03-01-10, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePinkSubmarine

Is the book on Wolfgang Luth any good? (I only ask because that one is more affordable).

If you mean the one by Jordan Vause, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Same for the other one he wrote, called "Wolf" IIRC. I think those are the only two he's done and I wish he'd write some more!

frau kaleun · 10-11-10, 08:55 PM

FWIW this book is down to $83.16 on Amazon now (new). Used copies available from $65.99.

Wondering if it's time to bite the bullet, or wait to see if the price drops any more.

Edit: well the cheapest used copy was free shipping as it would be fulfilled by Amazon and the description makes it look like it's in pretty good shape. So... yeah, that didn't take long.

I also pre-ordered U-Boat Tactics in World War II by Gordon Williamson & Ian Palmer which is set to be released next week.

I'm postive I started out this little impulse shopping binge with a search from the box at the top of the forums, but I was in and out of my Amazon Wish Lists a half dozen times in between ordering one book and the other. I hope Subsim still gets a cut of both purchases. I don't think I left Amazon and then went back in, as I'm typing this in a separate tab that I opened when I saw the price on the Topp book had come down.

Edit part deux: aaaaaand I also ordered the latest Terry Pratchett book. I really need to close that darn tab.

Edit again dagnabbit: aaaaaaaaaand a copy of Showell's U-Boats Under The Swastika for $4.99. SOMEBODY STOP ME!

Sailor Steve · 10-11-10, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Typically if I google something to do with u-boats, some Subsim url shows up in the top ten results I get back, and recently it's been top five or top two most of the time.

Off-topic, but your comment made me, so it's your fault:

Many, many times in my research for Ship Names I've used Google as a last resort, and many, many times I've found a reference I jumped on, only to discover it was a link to somebody's SH3 patrol log.

frau kaleun · 10-12-10, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Many, many times in my research for Ship Names I've used Google as a last resort, and many, many times I've found a reference I jumped on, only to discover it was a link to somebody's SH3 patrol log.

Well that seems like a valid enough source of information.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-12-10, 10:37 AM

About as reliable as Wikipedia

If Steve takes his information from people's patrol logs then a quick glance at mine would show that virtually the whole of the Atlantic makes the U-boats seem no threat at all, in fact, the biggest threat is to my own crew or the escorting vorpostenboots, Milchkows, or lightships! Only about 10 000 GRT for the whole shooting match, including August '39, AND the torpedo practice!

Sailor Steve · 10-12-10, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

About as reliable as Wikipedia

If Steve takes his information from people's patrol logs...

Don't worry, I don't. It just happens that when my other sources fail me, I google the name to see what comes up.

I sometimes only get one or two hits, which have nothing to do with the ship.

I sometimes get several hits related to baseball: I type in 'SS Waterdale', and get "...grounded out to ss; Waterdale hit a home run."

And sometimes I'll be looking for a small freighter named SS Wilmington, 2378 tons, and get a reference that says "SS Wilmington, Medium Merchant, 6275 tons". I'll get excited, say "There was another Wilmington? And it was bigger?" and then I'll look at it and see an obvious SH3 patrol log entry, sigh, and go back to my search.

It's just that there are so many out there, and it happens so often...

And sometimes, sometimes, I'll find a link to a photo of the ship, a description better than the ones I have, and I'm happy for five minutes.

frau kaleun · 10-12-10, 02:02 PM

OMG OMG OMG when I first ordered Topp's book the delivery estimate was Dec 15 so I figured I would end up getting it for Christmas. I wasn't surprised since I think even the new copies sold by Amazon show that a 2-day turnaround isn't possible for that item.

But I just checked and it was shipped today from Lexington which means I should have it tomorrow! It's Christmas in October everybody!

*does happy dance*

Okay, you can go back off-topic now. I'm spent.

Captain Nemo · 10-25-10, 01:30 AM

I have managed to obtain this book from my local library via another library that is part of a consortium of libraries that lend to each other here in London. Looking forward to reading it this week

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Nemo

Castout · 10-25-10, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

OMG OMG OMG when I first ordered Topp's book the delivery estimate was Dec 15 so I figured I would end up getting it for Christmas. I wasn't surprised since I think even the new copies sold by Amazon show that a 2-day turnaround isn't possible for that item.

But I just checked and it was shipped today from Lexington which means I should have it tomorrow! It's Christmas in October everybody!

So how's the book? Could you do me a favor by photocopying the pages and have them sent to me.

(Please mod it's just a joke if I had been serious I would have sent her a PM instead so pls don't ticket me)

frau kaleun · 10-25-10, 07:58 AM

I had a couple other books I had to finish before starting this one, which I did last night. I'm only a few pages in but it's good so far.

02-28-10, 11:57 AM	#19
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You could have the Houston library get the book on a library loan from another library, it just takes alittle whille to get the book and you usually can't renew the book. (meaning you have to return it by the date). I think you just need to find a library that has it, then have your local library request it. You also may have more luck with this if you go to a university library (vs a local county library). Most university libraries have reciprocity with each other. __________________

10-11-10, 08:55 PM	#22
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	FWIW this book is down to $83.16 on Amazon now (new). Used copies available from $65.99. Wondering if it's time to bite the bullet, or wait to see if the price drops any more. Edit: well the cheapest used copy was free shipping as it would be fulfilled by Amazon and the description makes it look like it's in pretty good shape. So... yeah, that didn't take long. I also pre-ordered U-Boat Tactics in World War II by Gordon Williamson & Ian Palmer which is set to be released next week. I'm postive I started out this little impulse shopping binge with a search from the box at the top of the forums, but I was in and out of my Amazon Wish Lists a half dozen times in between ordering one book and the other. I hope Subsim still gets a cut of both purchases. I don't think I left Amazon and then went back in, as I'm typing this in a separate tab that I opened when I saw the price on the Topp book had come down. Edit part deux: aaaaaand I also ordered the latest Terry Pratchett book. I really need to close that darn tab. Edit again dagnabbit: aaaaaaaaaand a copy of Showell's U-Boats Under The Swastika for $4.99. SOMEBODY STOP ME! Last edited by frau kaleun; 10-11-10 at 09:43 PM.

10-12-10, 10:37 AM	#25
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	About as reliable as Wikipedia If Steve takes his information from people's patrol logs then a quick glance at mine would show that virtually the whole of the Atlantic makes the U-boats seem no threat at all, in fact, the biggest threat is to my own crew or the escorting vorpostenboots, Milchkows, or lightships! Only about 10 000 GRT for the whole shooting match, including August '39, AND the torpedo practice! __________________

10-25-10, 01:30 AM	#28
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I have managed to obtain this book from my local library via another library that is part of a consortium of libraries that lend to each other here in London. Looking forward to reading it this week. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

02-26-10, 08:46 AM	#18
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Typically if I google something to do with u-boats, some Subsim url shows up in the top ten results I get back, and recently it's been top five or top two most of the time.

02-28-10, 11:24 PM	#20
ThePinkSubmarine Seaman Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arizona - No Ocean Here! Posts: 42 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I too would like to read that book - since Topp has such an interesting career. Is the book on Wolfgang Luth any good? (I only ask because that one is more affordable). Neal -- you could always do an Inter-Library Loan. I've had quite a bit of luck getting stuff from the Library of Congress. I'm sure you'd have to wait FOREVER - but I'd bet giving Topp's importance to the Battle of the Atlantic that it would be there! --- Yes...the LOC does have 2 copies of the book ---

10-12-10, 02:02 PM	#27
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	OMG OMG OMG when I first ordered Topp's book the delivery estimate was Dec 15 so I figured I would end up getting it for Christmas. I wasn't surprised since I think even the new copies sold by Amazon show that a 2-day turnaround isn't possible for that item. But I just checked and it was shipped today from Lexington which means I should have it tomorrow! It's Christmas in October everybody! does happy dance Okay, you can go back off-topic now. I'm spent.

10-25-10, 07:58 AM	#30
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I had a couple other books I had to finish before starting this one, which I did last night. I'm only a few pages in but it's good so far.