The Odyssey of a U-boat Commander

The Odyssey of a U-boat Commander
Author: Erich Topp
Publisher: Praeger
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1992-07-13
Genre: History
ISBN:

Admiral Topp's memoirs reflect the faith, hopes, errors, and transformations in a man's life, indeed those of a whole generation whose understanding of history and ideology were held captive by the myth of power. The terrible annihilation in World War II and, even more so, the unimaginable destructive potential of nuclear weapons, have resulted in a change in the use of power. The author's diaries and journals, along with their contemporary interpretation, illustrate the political dimension of this change. Topp wrote this book to illuminate a segment of twentieth century history which can only be portrayed truthfully by those who themselves have lived and suffered through it. Topp also describes freely the era of the Third Reich. Even today, after long years of occupying positions of leadership, the author feels the burden of historical responsibility. In this sense his book is a statement about the ambivalence of human existence. It provides answers to the question of why a whole generation of Germans followed the mesmerizing siren song of a totalitarian regime, an experience which still looms like a shadow over the living.

The Diary of a U-boat Commander

The Diary of a U-boat Commander
Author: Stephen Sir King-Hall
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2022-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Diary of a U-boat Commander" (With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne) by Stephen Sir King-Hall. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander
Author: Stephen King-Hall
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-03-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781986411233

The diary of a World War One U-Boat commander. As well as being a fascinating glimpse of life on the German U-boats during the intense submarine blockade, this also reminds us there were humans involved - on both sides of the action - as we read too of the intimate thoughts and intense love of a man longing for his sweetheart. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Diary of a U-boat Commander

The Diary of a U-boat Commander
Author: Sir William Stephen Richard King-Hall
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781974117093

The M.S. of this amazing diary of a German U-Boat Commander has fallen into our hands under somewhat unusual and mysterious circumstances, the name of the writer being withheld for reasons which will be readily apparent to all who read his astounding experiences. It is, however, a story so thrilling and sensational that we have no hesitation in offering it as it stands to the public, kept so long in ignorance by the necessary evil of a rigid censorship. A particularly human and intriguing touch is given to the book by the Author's very frank account of his mad infatuation for a beautiful girl of his own country who was inextricably involved in his incredible exploits and adventures on the high seas.

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander
Author: William Stephen Richard King-hall, Sir
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2014-02-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781495439469

"I would ask you a favour," said the German captain, as we sat in the cabin of a U-boat which had just been added to the long line of bedraggled captives which stretched themselves for a mile or more in Harwich Harbour, in November, 1918. I made no reply; I had just granted him a favour by allowing him to leave the upper deck of the submarine, in order that he might await the motor launch in some sort of privacy; why should he ask for more? Undeterred by my silence, he continued: "I have a great friend, Lieutenant-zu-See Von Schenk, who brought U.122 over last week; he has lost a diary, quite private, he left it in error; can he have it?" I deliberated, felt a certain pity, then remembered the Belgian Prince and other things, and so, looking the German in the face, I said: "I can do nothing." "Please."[...]

Diary of a U-Boat Commander

Diary of a U-Boat Commander
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2021-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789354848490

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for the present and future generations. This whole book has been re-formatted, re-typed and re-designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence the text is clear and readable.

U122: The Diary of a U-Boat Commander [Illustrated Edition]

U122: The Diary of a U-Boat Commander [Illustrated Edition]
Author: Lieutenant-zu-See Karl Von Schenk
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2015-11-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 178625543X

Includes The First World War At Sea Illustrations Pack with 189 maps, plans, and photos. “The diary (translated into English) of a World War One U-Boat commander. As well as being a fascinating glimpse of life on the German U-boats during the intense submarine blockade, this also reminds us there were humans involved - on both sides of the action - as we read too of the intimate thoughts and intense love of a man longing for his sweetheart.”-Print ed.

U-boat Commander

U-boat Commander
Author: Peter Erich Cremer
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1984
Genre: History
ISBN:

A true-life war thriller by the famed U-boat ace who presents an authentic view of the notorious wolf packs and their encounters with the Allies.

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander
Author: Stephen King-Hall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013-08-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781492186403

"We rammed a destroyer, passing through her like a knife through cheese."The M.S. of this amazing diary of a German U-Boat Commander has fallen into our hands under somewhat unusual and mysterious circumstances, the name of the writer being withheld for reasons which will be readily apparent to all who read his astounding experiences. It is, however, a story so thrilling and sensational that we have no hesitation in offering it as it stands to the public, kept so long in ignorance by the necessary evil of a rigid censorship. A particularly human and intriguing touch is given to the book by the Author's very frank account of his mad infatuation for a beautiful girl of his own country who was inextricably involved in his incredible exploits and adventures on the high seas.

The U-Boat Commanders

The U-Boat Commanders
Author: Jeremy Dixon
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 781
Release: 2019-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1526718758

This illustrated WWII reference guide presents detailed profiles of Nazi U-Boat commanders who were awarded the Knight’s Cross. The Knight’s Cross—or Ritterkreuz—was one of the highest decorations given for acts of valor among the German armed forces during the Second World War. When a U-boat captain was awarded the decoration, it was source of pride for his entire crew. Sometimes it was even added to the boat’s insignia. In all, there were 123 recipients. In The U-Boat Commanders, Jeremy Dixon provides a highly illustrated guide to all these men and their wartime service. A detailed text accompanied by almost 200 archive photographs describes the military careers of each U-Boat Commander, including those who received the higher grades of the award. Full details are given of their tours of duty, the operations they took part in, how they won their award, how many ships they sank, and their subsequent careers.