02867cam a22004093u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000560012824000500018424500520023426400510028630000470033733600260038433700260041033800360043650000310047250802050050352012770070853400450198565300480203065300580207865300220213665300660215865300470222465300530227170000350232470000380235985600430239799900170244030114UtSlPG20260610133703.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18000008  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aForstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von,d1882-194010aAls U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England. English14aThe Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-09-27  aProduced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine  aSubmarine warfare  aForstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 -- Diaries  aSubmarine captains -- Germany -- Biography  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German1 aHammond, John Hays,d1888-19651 aCodman, Russell, Mrs.,d1869-196240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114  c70962d70962