To Die Gallantly: The Battle Of The Atlantic (History & Warfare) [Paperback]

Timothy J Runyan (Author), Jan M Copes (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0813323320 | ISBN-13: 978-0813323329 | Publication Date: June 7, 1994 | Edition: First Edition

They were known as “iron coffins”—the German U-Boats that terrorized Allied shipping during World War II. In this volume commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, historians from both sides of the ocean offer new insights into the conflict.The Battle of the Atlantic was the most important campaign of the war, for Allied success in Europe depended on massive movements of ships, men, and matériel across the Atlantic from the Americas. In spite of an unprecedented Allied shipbuilding effort, German U-boats were causing severe damage to this vital supply line; unless the deadly U-boat menace could be eliminated, the Allies would be unable to defeat Nazi Germany.The cost in lives lost and ships sunk was appalling, but statistics alone do not reflect the human dimension of this most terrible sea fight. It is a story of incredible courage and unspeakable cruelty, one in which calculated risks and life-or-death decisions became commonplace. It is a story of the combined efforts of planners and strategists, spies and codebreakers, naval officers and crews, merchant mariners, and civilians at home in both Allied and Axis nations to achieve an end to the carnage at sea. And it is a story of the triumph of technology, as Allied advances in radar and sonar ultimately led to victory over the German wolfpacks.The book makes an important contribution to the history of World War II, examining both much-studied and lesser-known aspects of this critical campaign. Its contributors provide a comprehensive account of all who participated in this long and costly effort: those who planned, those who fought, those who waited, and those who died.

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About the Author

Timothy J. Runyan is professor of history at Cleveland State University and editor of The American Neptune journal. Jan M. Copes is lecturer of history at Cleveland State University and assistant editor of The American Neptune. Timothy J. Runyan is professor of history at Cleveland State University and editor of The American Neptune journal. Jan M. Copes is lecturer of history at Cleveland State University and assistant editor of The American Neptune.

Product Details

• Paperback: 347 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press; First Edition edition (June 7, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813323320
• ISBN-13: 978-0813323329
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,510,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of The Atlantic - Brought Close Than Ever Before, September 24, 2009

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This review is from: To Die Gallantly: The Battle Of The Atlantic (History & Warfare) (Paperback)

Simply Put:

This is THE text on The Battle of the Atlantic. Every facet of the battle, from both sides, is covered. From the basic outlines to the most minute details, it is all laid out in an easy to read format.

On a personal note, I work at a former military installation, now a National Park, that helped fight the Battle of the Atlantic (it's even mentioned in the book - Ft. Hancock, NJ) and I've recommended this book several times to those looking to learn more about History's most pivotal naval battle. If you want a ringside seat for one of the most critical engagements in the history of warfare, read "To Die Gallantly" - you will NOT be disappointed.

-Tom