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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... Read Full Overview

The Diary of a U-boat Commander is a classic and fascinating World War One history text about the life of a German U-boat commander and a gripping war biography. This venerable WW1 history text contains the following exerpt: "I would ask you a favour," said the German captain,... Read Full Overview

The Diary of a U-Boat Commander is a first-hand account of life on a German submarine during World War I. The book is written by an anonymous author who served as a U-boat commander and gives a detailed insight into the daily routines, challenges, and dangers faced by the crew... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Captain Karl von Schenk of the Kaiser's Navy is a stereotypical German nobleman - supremely self-confident, touchy about the divisions of class and any infringement on his place. He thinks he is handsome, has a suitably manly physique, an excellent singing voice, and a facility... Read Full Overview

Assigned to one of the German navy's new U-Boats in 1916, Karl von Schenk patriotically sets to sea, certain in his conviction that victory will soon be Germany's. The harsh truth of life at sea and the nature of naval warfare soon blunts Karl's idealism, while at home, he fights... Read Full Overview

The Diary of a U-boat Commander By Sir William Stephen Richard King-Hall