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Deep Their Grave: The Diary of a Merchant Ship and Her Crew

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A trip back to W.W.II using the experiences of the author. As an individual whom fatefully has not been required to serve in the military, and was born to fortunate veterans of W.W.II, I have only stories and history books as tools to look back on the events of W.W.II. As this event marches further into history we loose the ones that can share the experience with such realistic and firsthand detail. While reading "Deep Their Grave" I found myself hearing the ocean waves, smelling the salt air, becoming one of the crew, feeling seasick hopless, and excited all at once; and virtually an onlooker to the degradation of war and helpless to assist in a time of need. I look forward to the author's next book.

Deep their grave provides a riveting first-hand relationship with the crew of this WWII vessel as they experience the adventure of their lives. The plot builds a suspenseful story of historical accuracy with characters that are quite believable. The author evokes from us a respect for the mission and the courage that it took to attempt it. This book gives long overdue credit to those that gave their lives in service of country without adequate offensive or defensive capability. The ending, though a twist on the expected, is consistent with the real-life theme that permeates the situations and crises throughout the voyage. This book is hard to put down. The author has obviously lived this and has done justice to life on a ship at war.

Deep Their Grave is a fascinating first hand account of a great adventure. The author made me feel as if I was on the high seas, in the heart of WWII. An interesting story which pays attention to the technical details and realistic characters. I highly recommend!

Deep Their Grave is a fascinating first hand account of a great adventure. The author made me feel as if I was on the high seas, in the heart of WWII. An interesting story which pays attention to the technical details and realistic characters. I highly recommend!