War of the U-Boats
British Merchantmen Under Fire
Published on 31. January 2020
224 pages
978-1-78159-629-6 (ISBN)
Description
From the earliest days of the Second World War, Hitlers U-Boats were unleashed with the mission of sinking as much Allied merchant tonnage as possible. From the sinking of the Glasgow-based ship Olivegrove by U-23, to the end of hostilities six years later officers and seamen of the Merchant Marine played a key role in winning the war by their blatant disregard of the risks from Axis forces. The most dangerous were the U-Boats working unseen but there were also surface raiders and aircraft.All too often the result was the loss of ship, cargo and, tragically, crew. But as described in this excellent book great gallantry against overwhelming odds brought rewards and surprising results.We learn of acts of both chivalry and brutal activity by the enemy.The actions described in this book are varied but always make for excellent reading.
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Bernard Edwards pursued a sea-going career commanding ships trading worldwide. After nearly forty years afloat. Captain Edwards settled in a tiny village in rural South Wales, to pursue his second career as a writer. His extensive knowledge of the sea and ships has enabled him to produce many authentic and eminently readable books which have received international recognition.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Chapter One To War
- Chapter Two A Game for Gentlemen
- Chapter Three Ropner's Gunboats
- Chapter Four No Quarter Given
- Chapter Five The One that Got Away
- Chapter Six The Other Enemy
- Chapter Seven The Inishtrahull and the Bomb
- Chapter Eight The Hard Road to Russia
- Chapter Nine The Voyage of No Return
- Chapter Ten In the Darkest Hour
- Chapter Eleven All Roads Lead to St. Paul's
- Chapter Twelve Caribbean Ambush
- Chapter Thirteen The Slaughter of the Tankers
- Chapter Fourteen To the Bitter End
- Chapter Fifteen Mediterranean Nightmare
- Chapter Sixteen Appointment off Minicoy
- Chapter Seventeen When Will We Learn?
- Bibliography
