A book that you browse with pleasure and that reports, albeit briefly, with extreme detail the careers of all the submariners who received the prestigious German decoration. Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-u-boat-commanders-knights-cross.html]here[/link]
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The remarkable photos form part of acclaimed naval historian Norman Friedman's British Submarines In Two World Wars, a hugely in-depth summary of the evolution of underwater conflict and its role in the greatest wars of the 20th century.
Mail Online 27/5/19

This book is a real treat for enthusiasts’ interested in British submarines of World War Two. Not only does the book cover details of individual submarines, it also has a chapter on the special operations which this class of submarine were often involved in. Needless to say I was completely hooked after the first page. The author has clearly researched this class of submarine in-depth and starts by furnishing the reader with details of the first three boats of this class. The author writes about the rigorous sea trials the early Unity-Class boats underwent – trials in which they performed well and demonstrated excellent handling and manoeuvrability... ... Derek Walters, transits seamlessly through the developmental concepts of the U-Class submarine, which did not change much from the original design. Drawing on information collected from multiple archive sources the author has stitched together a book which provides researchers and historians with an accurate timeline of this class.. Read more
Stand-Easy

On the evening of 3rd September 1939, just hours after World War II was declared, passengers on board the ocean liner Athenia were enjoying their Sunday dinner when the ship was rocked by explosions. Germany had struck its first blow of the war by firing a torpedo without warning from a submarine, U-30 launching the Battle of the Atlantic. Athenia was a British ship loaded with Americans, Canadians, and Europeans attempting to cross the Atlantic from Liverpool to Montreal before the outbreak of war. As the ship sank, 1306 were rescued but 112 people were lost, including thirty Americans. The outcome of this disaster served as a catalyst to shape the British public opinion of the war. In Canada, the death of a ten year old passenger caused by the sinking became an emotional issue and the country supported Parliament’s decision to enter the war. In the United States, the attack exposed Germany as a serious threat and changed public opinion enough to allow the country to sell munitions.. Read more
Shipping – Today and yesterday

With all of the books published on warships and naval operations during the Twentieth Century, most new books are talking another look at a subject covered many times before by other authors. Then occasionally, a book is published that covers an important warship that has somehow managed to escape serious coverage before. This new book is one of those rare new books. The author has written an engaging account of the development and operations of the x-1. The text is enhanced but very good illustration in the form of photographs and drawings, spread through the body of the book.
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