02865cam a22004093u 4500 30114 UtSlPG 20260610133703.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18000008 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 Als U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England. English The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-27 Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner" by Forstner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers a unique perspective on submarine warfare during World War I, following the experiences of Freiherrn von Forstner, the commander of one of Germany's first U-boats. The narrative presents the complex technicalities of operating a submarine while also delving into the psychological landscape of warfare, offering insights into the mindset of its protagonist. The opening of the book introduces the reader to von Forstner's naval career and his transition to commanding a submarine, providing context about the challenges faced by naval officers during this period. The commander reflects on the secrecy and novelty surrounding submarine warfare, recounting initial fears and excitement about this new technology. He describes the intricacies of life aboard a U-boat, detailing the technical aspects of underwater navigation, as well as the crew's living conditions. Notably, the text sets the stage for future chapters by emphasizing the dual nature of life in a submarine: a close-knit camaraderie contrasted with the lurking dangers of naval combat and the moral complexities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine Submarine warfare Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 -- Diaries Submarine captains -- Germany -- Biography World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German Hammond, John Hays, 1888-1965 Codman, Russell, Mrs., 1869-1962 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114 70962 70962