Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841763125)

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 Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in D nitz's legendary 'wolf packs'.

Author: Gordon Williamson
ISBN-10: 1841763128
ISBN-13: 9781841763125
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 10/25/2001
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.74h x 7.30w x 0.23d

About the Author
Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of several World War II titles for Osprey, but has a special interest in German naval forces, particularly the U-boat fleet.