The Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von 1882-1940 creator Hammond, John Hays 1888-1965 Codman, Russell, Mrs. 1869-1962 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) 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 D501 Original publication data not identified 18000008 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133703.0 30114