written by ARRANPILOT on 26/03/2009
A U-boat Commander's War, 1939-45 is a marvellous book. It is captivating from the first page. Thoughtfully, and accurately written, it mixes the personal and battle experiences of the Author in a way that leaves you bewildered by the futility of human combat, and at the same time astonished by the professionalism and dedication of all involved. I am not a reader dedicated to reading history books - but this book reads like a novel, and steps way beyond those accounts which simply tell the facts of a war-time experience. Wonderful read. 10/10. Read it!! I could not put it down. The most captivating aspect of the book is the viewpoint of the author. Werner does not shrink from stating his view, what was going on in his mind through the conflict. THis is what knits the book together, and makes it so compelling.