U-boat Commanders handbook

gimpy117 · 02-03-08, 12:24 AM

I re-discovered a book just today.
It's called "The U-boat Commanders Handbook" it is a direct translation of the BDU's hanbook issued to commanders for refrence in the field. The book includes tactics, precedures etc. pretty much everything a commander needs to know is there, even short data on the boats themselves (god help the commander who is ignorant to his boats range or depth!)
I think i'll buy a copy and use it with Sh3 does anybody else do this?

GoldenRivet · 02-03-08, 01:04 AM

i have that bookmarked in my favorites.

I considered printing it, but i decided it would use too much paper and ink when i can just pull it up on screen just as easily as reading it on paper.

its a good read.

gimpy117 · 02-03-08, 01:07 AM

im gonna buy the book i think...lol boarders gift card!

Graf Paper · 02-03-08, 03:45 AM

GoldenRivet, I've been looking for this legendary handbook everyone seems to refer to here in the forum. My ears (?) perked up when I read that you have an online copy of it bookmarked for reading.

Is this the same 1943 U-boat Commander's Handbook that is archived at hnsa.gov? That one seems, to me, to be very short and skimpy on details for it to be the rich and vital document I have seen described here at SubSim.

I'd very much appreciate your providing the link.

Antiacus · 02-03-08, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Graf Paper

GoldenRivet, I've been looking for this legendary handbook everyone seems to refer to here in the forum. My ears (?) perked up when I read that you have an online copy of it bookmarked for reading.

Is this the same 1943 U-boat Commander's Handbook that is archived at hnsa.gov? That one seems, to me, to be very short and skimpy on details for it to be the rich and vital document I have seen described here at SubSim.

I'd very much appreciate your providing the link.

What he said

flag4 · 02-03-08, 06:32 AM

hi hunters

i have this book.

have a look here... http://www.amazon.com/U-Boat-Commanders-Handbook/dp/0939631210

maybe you could order it through SUBSIM/AMAZON.

cheers/happy reading - great photos too !

p.s...it's nice to hold it in your hands.

Herr Trigger · 02-03-08, 09:18 AM

Just found this link for free online version 'Submarine Commanders Handbook'.

http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm

Herr Trigger.

Laufen zum Ziel · 02-03-08, 12:42 PM

Thanks Herr Trigger,

Have downloaded it for preservation. God I love this forum

GoldenRivet · 02-03-08, 01:46 PM

Sorry guys... just got the message you were looking for a link.

Herr Trigger has linked you to the version i mentioned. sorry for the lateness of my reply!

Julke · 11-29-13, 09:20 AM

Hi guys,

The amazon doesn't post to my country and the free link of handbook is not the same as the real book is

. Is there anyone who's selling this book? I'm interested.

mikey117us · 12-02-13, 03:49 PM

These are the companion to the handbook Scroll down to find the Standing Orders:
http://www.uboatarchive.net/BDUKTB.htm

02-03-08, 12:24 AM	#1
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	U-boat Commanders handbook I re-discovered a book just today. It's called "The U-boat Commanders Handbook" it is a direct translation of the BDU's hanbook issued to commanders for refrence in the field. The book includes tactics, precedures etc. pretty much everything a commander needs to know is there, even short data on the boats themselves (god help the commander who is ignorant to his boats range or depth!) I think i'll buy a copy and use it with Sh3 does anybody else do this?

02-03-08, 01:04 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i have that bookmarked in my favorites. I considered printing it, but i decided it would use too much paper and ink when i can just pull it up on screen just as easily as reading it on paper. its a good read. __________________

02-03-08, 03:45 AM	#4
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	GoldenRivet, I've been looking for this legendary handbook everyone seems to refer to here in the forum. My ears (?) perked up when I read that you have an online copy of it bookmarked for reading. Is this the same 1943 U-boat Commander's Handbook that is archived at hnsa.gov? That one seems, to me, to be very short and skimpy on details for it to be the rich and vital document I have seen described here at SubSim. I'd very much appreciate your providing the link. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

02-03-08, 06:32 AM	#6
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	hi hunters i have this book. have a look here... http://www.amazon.com/U-Boat-Commanders-Handbook/dp/0939631210 maybe you could order it through SUBSIM/AMAZON. cheers/happy reading - great photos too ! *p.s...it's nice to hold it in your hands.* __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

02-03-08, 01:46 PM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Sorry guys... just got the message you were looking for a link. Herr Trigger has linked you to the version i mentioned. sorry for the lateness of my reply! __________________

02-03-08, 01:07 AM	#3
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	im gonna buy the book i think...lol boarders gift card!

02-03-08, 09:18 AM	#7
Herr Trigger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Landlocked inside M25, U.K. Posts: 135 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Just found this link for free online version 'Submarine Commanders Handbook'. http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm Herr Trigger.

02-03-08, 12:42 PM	#8
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Thanks Herr Trigger, Have downloaded it for preservation. God I love this forum

11-29-13, 09:20 AM	#10
Julke Watch Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Middle Europe Posts: 15 Downloads: 199 Uploads: 0	Hi guys, The amazon doesn't post to my country and the free link of handbook is not the same as the real book is . Is there anyone who's selling this book? I'm interested.

12-02-13, 03:49 PM	#11
mikey117us Engineer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 211 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	These are the companion to the handbook Scroll down to find the Standing Orders: http://www.uboatarchive.net/BDUKTB.htm