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One of Our Submarines (Wordsworth Collection)

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This is a wonderfully written factual account of lifi in British sumbarines during the Second World War. The book is written by an ex-sub. commander, with portions taked from his boats logs. His anicdones rum the gummit from witty and humorous to realy quite tragis. A must for anybody who has an intrest in naval opperations. A must for all those who have read all about the U-Boats and the US Submarine Service.

Edward Young was the wartime commander of HMS Storm - a British S Type Submarine. Speaking as one who has visited one of that vessel's many sister ships (HMS Stubborn - deliberately sunk off Malta in 1946 as an Asdic target), I know a little (albeit very little) of the excitement these ships are able to generate. This book vividly brings to life the work and experiences of those who took part in WW2 in such craft and it is the very combination of that war, that type of submarine and the daily events of routine, danger, deprivation and even fun, which is something at which we who enjoy the freedom for which they fought can only marvel.

This is a well written book which tells a story. Though centred on the wartime life of the author, it is not a book which is just about him and his ship. It is about the people and the events which he encountered along the way. Theirs is a story which forms part, perhaps only a small part, of the huge jigsaw which was World War Two. Nevertheless, their contribution still remains a vital part of the overall war effort made all the more interesting by the way in which it is told.

At over 300 pages of well written dialogue with the addition of just the right amount of photographic plates and maps, this book represents real value for money and reads better than any novel.

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