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100 1 _aForstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von,
_d1882-1940
240 1 0 _aAls U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England. English
245 1 4 _aThe Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-27
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine
653 _aSubmarine warfare
653 _aForstner, Georg-Günther, Freiherr von, 1882-1940 -- Diaries
653 _aSubmarine captains -- Germany -- Biography
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German
700 1 _aHammond, John Hays,
_d1888-1965
700 1 _aCodman, Russell, Mrs.,
_d1869-1962
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30114
999 _c70962
_d70962