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    Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II

    By Gordon Williamson and Darko Pavlovic

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    The scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boot Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. The sailors of the U-boat arm were courageous, highly skilled seamen, who fought a war in the toughest conditions: subject to immense tension, and forced to cope with the challenges of the Atlantic, life for a U-boat recruit was far from easy. This title explores the life of a typical U-boat crewman, from recruitment, through training and service conditions, to combat experience throughout the war. Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in Dönitz's legendary 'wolf packs'.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateJun 20, 2012
    ISBN9781782000044
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    Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II
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    Gordon Williamson

    Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who spent several years working for the Royal Military Police (TA). He has written over 60 military books, including a number of titles for Osprey: ELI 183 U-boat Tactics in World War II, MAA 434 World War II German Police Units etc. Amongst his primary interests are the German Navy in World War II, U-Boats, and the Military Police forces of the Allied and Axis armies. He lives near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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    • 4/5
      A fine overview of its subject. Mr. Williamson provides valuable insight into a surprisingly wide range of elements which made up the various periods of these remarkable seamen's service. Well written, easily read, and unquestionably well researched. Black and white period photograph reproductions and color illustration plates.
      Recommended!