TY - BOOK AU - Forstner,Georg-Günther,Freiherr von AU - Hammond,John Hays AU - Codman,Russell,Mrs TI - The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner AV - D501 PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives KW - World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine KW - Submarine warfare KW - Forstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 -- Diaries KW - Submarine captains -- Germany -- Biography KW - World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114 ER -