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Fictional novel about U-boats?

 
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Stachel



Joined: 10 Jan 2002
Posts: 49

PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:37 pm    Post subject: Fictional novel about U-boats? Reply with quote

I'm looking for one to read can anyone suggest anything.

I'm not looking for actual historical accounts or reference books I just want some fun to read action packed U-boat novel. Any suggestions out there? I need something to do until wednesday Wink

Thanks

Mike
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Bill Nichols



Joined: 14 Mar 2001
Posts: 2657

PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just finished the novel, "Sharks and Little Fish: A Novel of German Submarine Warfare", by Wolfgang Ott. Here's what Amazon says about it:

This raw, brawling novel, first published in 1957, is a fiercely realistic account of naval combat during World War II--in particular, the hell that was Nazi submarine warfare. "A German counterpart to The Caine Mutiny" (Frederic Morton), SHARKS AND LITTLE FISH is based on the author's own experiences as a young submariner.

This book is about U-boats, the way 'Catch 22' is about B-25 bombers. I liked it a lot. Thumbs Up

Of course, THE U-boat novel has to be "The Boat", by Lothar-Gunther Buchheim.
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Neal Stevens



Joined: 25 Jan 1997
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My next book review should help you:
With Honor in Battle by JT McDaniel


A good "what-if" centering on a single Walter boat that makes it into the war with a determined and moral captain.
Not bad, was a good read; guy did all right, didn't try to overreach.

http://jtmcdaniel.com/honour.html
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Sarah



Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 69

PostPosted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know much about this book, but you might want to check it out:

U-859 by Arthur Baudzus

You can see more about it here http://submarinestore.com/books.htm

And also read reviews on Amazon for more info too.

Sarah
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