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Officers & NCO Club => Non Model discussions => Topic started by: NZSnowman on 10 Jan , 2010, 11:45

Title: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 10 Jan , 2010, 11:45

Has anyone read the books, are they any good?


Black May: Allies Defeat of German U-Boats

or

Battle beneath the Waves: U-Boats at War

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: dougie47 on 10 Jan , 2010, 13:29

Hi Simon,

Don't know about Black May. But the second one - dou mean Robert Stern's Battle Beneath The Waves: The U-Boat War? If so I would definitely get a copy. Stern covers some well known/popular stories regarding U-boats. Each of the chapters is an enjoyable read.

Cheers,

Dougie

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 30 Jan , 2010, 11:33

Has anyone read the book

U-Boats to the Rescue. The Laconia Incident

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 09 Mar , 2010, 11:41

Has anyone read the book?

We Captured a U-Boat by Gallery, Daniel V.

(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/64/123017264.jpg)

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 15 Mar , 2010, 21:46

Has anyone read The Golden Horseshoe: The Wartime Career of Otto Kretschmer, U-boat Ace?

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Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 30 Mar , 2010, 23:41

Quote from: NZSnowman on 10 Jan , 2010, 11:45

Has anyone read the books, are they any good?


Black May: Allies Defeat of German U-Boats

or

Battle beneath the Waves: U-Boats at War

I end up getting Black May: Allies Defeat of German U-Boats, reading it now. Very good book. Now after H.M. U-Boat by John D Drummond. Has anyone read this book?

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: Rokket on 31 Mar , 2010, 00:44

is that about the captured boat? was it put into service?!

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 31 Mar , 2010, 00:56

Yes U-570. Not sure about putting back in service. I couldn't find a lot of information about the book on the net :(

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: Rokket on 03 Apr , 2010, 01:17

Think I've seen a pic, it's one I studied for ballast tank covers. Bit of dc damage (bent here and there), and Brits climbing on it.

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 16 Aug , 2010, 14:16

Has anyone readed Donitz and the Wolf Packs by Bernard Edwards?

(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/72/133766672.jpg)

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: dougie47 on 18 Aug , 2010, 13:40

Hi Simon,

I have "Doenitz and the Wolf Packs" but it was several years since I read it. I think it was quite good, with some good info on the early wolf packs. Have you started reading your copy?

Cheers,

Dougie

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 20 Aug , 2010, 01:09

I was hoping to buy a copy at a Internet-auction website (TradeMe) in New Zealand but I forgot about the auction and so miss it >:(

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: robtmelvin on 05 Nov , 2010, 11:17

Hi.  I'm currently reading "Shattered Sword", by Parshall and Tully.  Examines the Battle of Midway from the Japanese perspective.  It's an imposing looking tome but it is extremely well written and "readable".  Some interesting examinations about Japanese strategy, or lack thereof, in mid-1942 after the early successes and the interservice squabbles that plagued the Japanese military.  Not terribly complimentary of Yamamoto.  I'd recommend it to anybody with an interest in the Battle of Midway or the Pacific Theater in general.

Bob

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 05 Nov , 2010, 12:58

Thanks Bob, I will add this one to the book list.

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: Rokket on 12 Nov , 2010, 22:53

Good title Bob, will have to investigate

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 20 Dec , 2010, 12:01

(http://www.uboat.net/books/covers/english/shadows_on_the_horizon.gif) Once again ;D Has anyone read Shadows on the Horizon: The Battle of Convoy Hx-233 by Winthrop A. Haskell?

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Jan , 2011, 12:01

(http://www.submarinebooks.com/UboatsAtWarPB.jpg) Has anyone read U-BOATS AT WAR by HARALD BUSCH?

Title: Re: Books Review
Post by: NZSnowman on 05 May , 2011, 14:45

If anyone want to read a great naval story. I just finish reading Pursuit - The Chase and Sinking of the Bismarck by Ludovic Kennedy, I can highly recommended.

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Also after two years of trying to get a copy The U-Boat by Eberhard Rossler from NZ. I was able to get an