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Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II (Warrior) Paperback – October 25, 2001

by Gordon Williamson (Author), Darko Pavlovic (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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The scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boot Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. The sailors of the U-boat arm were courageous, highly skilled seamen, who fought a war in the toughest conditions: subject to immense tension, and forced to cope with the challenges of the Atlantic, life for a U-boat recruit was far from easy. This title explores the life of a typical U-boat crewman, from recruitment, through training and service conditions, to combat experience throughout the war. Illustrated with many previously unpublished images, this book offers a fresh insight into the experiences of the men in Dönitz's legendary 'wolf packs'.
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    Warrior
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Osprey Publishing
  5. Publication date
    October 25, 2001
  6. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.17 x 9.87 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1841763128
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1841763125
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

About the Author

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who spent several years working for the Royal Military Police (TA). He has written over 60 military books, including a number of titles for Osprey: ELI 183 U-boat Tactics in World War II, MAA 434 World War II German Police Units etc. Amongst his primary interests are the German Navy in World War II, U-Boats, and the Military Police forces of the Allied and Axis armies. He lives near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; First American Edition. (October 25, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841763128
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841763125
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.17 x 9.87 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent referemnce
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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Excellent reference for U-Boat uniforms. Describes in depth the wide varity of clothing used by the U-Boat men. Excellent color plates.
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BOUNTYHUNTER
4.0 out of 5 stars At sea as a lone wolf
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013
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One just has to admire the guts it took to do this horrible service to these young mens country. As a former sailor I can share their horror, pride, and their devotion to their crewmates. They were at war but were no differnt then us. They had the same sense to family and country and could have cared less for the politics of what they choose to do. Their country needed them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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Always interesting
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Eric le rouge
4.0 out of 5 stars Lively and greatly illustrated
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2013
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Like the author, I have a particular interest in the U-boat warfare. Although, not being an expert, I have a growing interest in these machines and men that frightened Churchill.

The book deals mainly with the men that navigated on these U-boat that were regarded as a powerful weapon to starve the British war effort.
Life on board is one of the focus and is particularly well described. Although Ospreys are reputated to be a bit dry, the author succeeds in bringing back to life the living of these men that fought for Germany. From what they ate, to how they occupied themselves during quiet times, the book is a eye openner on the life of the grey wolves.

Not so much is said on the combat itself but that is covered in other books.

One thing particularly interesting to learn is that these men were originally "chivalrous" and were traditionally rescuing the sea men before finishing off their their freighters.

Countless photos are show of the crampiness of the U-boats and the author constantly reminds us of the physical and psychological strain that these men were enduring. And I think that's why U-boat warfare is so interesting.

The plates are also very good and do the job.

Overall, a very good book giving you an idea of how it was to live in a U-boat
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Peony7
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2015
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Great insight into war memories from alternative point of view.
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A. J. Gallop
3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2013
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It's OK. Photographs are of a very poor quality. There are many better books on this subject to be found.
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