Thomas F. (hardtack) -
A very interesting account of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest battle of World War II, from the other side. I've read heavily in this area, but always from the side of the Allies---British and American. This book filled in many gaps in my knowledge.
I was particularly interested in the German submarine attack at Scapa Flow, early in the war. Most other account mention it briefly, but this account was in detail regarding the actions of the German submarine.
Plus, the books covers the anti-submarine tactics and technical efforts from the Allied side, so it can also discuss the anti-anti-submarine efforts from the German side, something that is often missing in other accounts.
The first few chapters cover the submarine war in World War I from the German side. I didn't think these were interesting, until later in the book when the author showed he needed them to discuss why the Germans did what they did in World War II.
I was particularly interested in the German submarine attack at Scapa Flow, early in the war. Most other account mention it briefly, but this account was in detail regarding the actions of the German submarine.
Plus, the books covers the anti-submarine tactics and technical efforts from the Allied side, so it can also discuss the anti-anti-submarine efforts from the German side, something that is often missing in other accounts.
The first few chapters cover the submarine war in World War I from the German side. I didn't think these were interesting, until later in the book when the author showed he needed them to discuss why the Germans did what they did in World War II.
