U-Boat War [Hardcover]

Lothar Gunther Buchheim (Author)

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Text: English, German (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 325 pages
• Publisher: distributed by Random House (1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394414373
• ISBN-13: 978-0394414379
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,677,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars U-Boat War by Lothar-Gunther Buchheim, February 12, 2002

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Donald M. Prince "Don_" (Lexington, South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U-Boat War (Hardcover)

The English translated text is very good. The original book title was 'U-Boot Krieg." However, I believe the authors anti-war views after WWII detract from the epic story of U-96 and its captain and crew. The photos taken during WWII are excellent for the time and the conditions under which they were shot. Especially, the photos of the meeting of U-boats during the Atlantic Storm. The two conning towers appear and disappear between the Atlantic swells and valleys. It makes you wonder how these little boats could ever survive the elements, let alone a depth charge attack from a British Corvette or a U.S. Destroyer. In addition, You get an insight as to how the crew and captain handle being the hunted. The 29 year old captain, Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock, was a man of steel who earned the respect and confidence of his crew. The crew placed their lives and fortunes into his abilities to out fox the enemy. He was one of the very few U-boat captains to survive WWII. He was born on December 11, 1911, and died on April 18, 1986, in Bremen, Germany. If you are interested in U-boats and want to see what it was like to be onboard in time of war, then this book is for you! ...

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars U-Boat Action Photos, March 11, 1998

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RICHARD A DINSMORE (Chula Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U-Boat War (Hardcover)

Hundreds of high quality photos taken while under way during the war make this a valuable and informative book for any serious student of the era of U-Boats and submarines in general. Authentic, detailed, and an easy read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars U-Boat War, March 12, 2000

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eric a malmsten (Wichita, Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U-Boat War (Hardcover)

For anyone who is interested in the history of submarines, submarine warfare, and WW2 specifically this book is a must. The photos in it take you into the heart of the depths along the crew. The text is well written and enhances the what the photos show. Reading through the book made me count my blessings, and ideology aside it will make you respect the men who served in the U-Boats.