We readers are fortunate that [the author] co-operated closely with the author of this excellent history. We are even more fortunate that it has recently been re-published.

Ausmarine

A new reprint of a book first published in 1955. Terence Robertson follows WW2 U-boat ace Otto Kretschmer who from 1939 - 1941 sank 47 ships and was the top scoring U -boat commander throughout WW2. It was lucky for the Allies that he was eventually captured and Robertson's account also describes Kretschmer's interment. A remarkable life.

Warships International Fleet Review

He paints a masterly portrait of life at sea and weaves in the fascinating story of Kretschmer and the exploits of his U-Boats.

Heritage and History

Otto Kretschmer was one of the highest scoring German U-Boat Captains in World War 2. His exploits are vividly retold in this interesting and exciting biography. During the war he revolutionised “standard” U-Boat tactics and Admiral Doenitz the Commander in Chief of the German U-Boats highly praised Kretschmer for this.
Kretschmer did not seek much publicity both during and after the war. As a result of this the author has done a significant service towards recording the exploits of this infamous U-Boat ace. Once you start reading this outstanding book you will not want to stop until you have reach the last page!

Dr Stuart C Blank, militaryarchiveresearch.com