The Nazi: Coming of Age in Hitler's Germany and the Voyage of the U-859 [Paperback]

Arthur Baudzus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2006

Arthur Baudzus was ten when Hitler came to power and only 23 when the Nazi regime collapsed. In this fascinating memoir, Baudzus recalls what it was like growing up in those turbulent times. Exempt from conscription because of his job in a shipyard, Baudzus later joined the Navy and was posted to U-859 as an electrician for her six-month voyage from Kiel to the Japanese held Malayan port of Penang. U-859, and her cargo of mercury, was sunk by a torpedo from HMS Trenchant less than an hour from her destintion, and Baudzus had to swim up from the shattered hulk, then spent the next 24 hours floating in the Malacca Straits before being rescued by the Japanese. He was one of only 20 survivors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...refreshing insight from a serviceman engaged in "the other side" of...a terrible chapter in the globe's 20th Century history. -- Leon Oberg, Goulburn Post, Nov 20, 2006

The Nazi is an intriguing piece of work. -- Proceedings, February 2007

About the Author

Arthur Baudzus was born in the East Prussian town of Lyck. An electrician by trade, he was employed in the construction and repair of U-boat. Later enlisting in the Navy, he served as an electrician aboard U-859, and was one of 20 survivors when she was sunk. Now retired from Siemens as a marketing manager, he has lived in Australia for many years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Riverdale Books (September 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932606130
• ISBN-13: 978-1932606133
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,584,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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