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Herbert A. Werner, Iron Coffins: A U-boat Commander's War, 1939-45 (Cassell Military Paperbacks S.) Reviews

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  • Guest 18th Apr 2009

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    Having served 4 years in the u.s. navy submarine service from1948 to 1952 i find a u-boat commander's war, 1939-45 incredibly authentic, eerily mindfulof real life aboard diesel submarines.

  • ARRANPILOT 26th Mar 2009

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    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 th ...

  • jackrabbitslim 22nd Jan 2008

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    This is the book that gave me the incentives to further my knowledge of the German Kriegsmarine during WW2. This reader felt as if I was onboard the boats with the author as he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean tracking down elusive convoys whilst at the same time trying desperately to avoid the dea ...

  • Stephen W 8th Jul 2007

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    Werner's book is an engrossing account of the day-to-day experiences (especially the perils and tribulations)of German U-boot servicemen in World War II, as well as an eyeopening record of a German naval officer's personal history. The detailed accounts of his numerous at-sea missions as well as his ...

  • hydroptere 6th Feb 2007

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    Amongst the best history books I have ever read.

  • Richard N 23rd Aug 2006

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    This book is the personal account of a real u-boat man. His triumphs and ultimately his tragedies are presented in an astute, clinical manner, that I feel reflects the attitudes imposed on the U-boat service at the time.

  • Jesse1 Rank: Lance Corporal 19th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    If you want to learn about U-boat warfare read Herbert A. Werner, Iron Coffins: A U-boat Commander's War, 1939-45 together with Das Boot (or watch the movie if you're too lazy) and you know everything you need to know about this subject.