Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial and Murder of A U Boat Captain

by Peter C. Hansen

Oskar Heinz Kusch, joined the German Navy in 1937. He worked his way successfully through naval college and eventually volunteered for duty in U boats. During this period the underwater service was causing havoc to Allied shipping in the Atlantic and was highly regarded as an elite force. He had an exemplary service record, and eventually he gained his own command in the 2nd U boat Flotilla. Before his second operational voyage as Captain three new...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844153223
• ISBN13: 9781844153220
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"