Hi VEK et all, I have found the following link about Eric C. Rust It appears that any book by his is certainly worth reading and adding to one's own library. Hope all is well Regards MPC
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NO not according to Peter C Hansen in his book "EXECUTION for DUTY" pp 235-239. The officer concerned was K.Kapt. Ernst Mengersen. He was never brought to trial for this heinous crime. Oblt.z.S. Werner arranged for the burial at sea of the remains of the victims. MPC
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Two excellent books, if you can get hold of them are:- CANARIS - Chief of Intelligence by Ian Colvin (copyright 1951, 1973) Published by George Mann, Maidstone (Kent) ISBN 0 7041 0023 1 CANARIS by Andre Brissaud. Translated by Ian Colvin 1973 & published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London. ISBN 0 297 76686 4 Both very good books about a German Naval Officer who I have the greatest re
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Fregatte, I agree with your remarks entirely. As you say Ken Dunn, as always makes the point and a good one at that. His postings are always worth reading. The German Naval Officers of the period mentioned were first and foremost seaman and damn fine ones at that. When one reads of some of the feats they performed both against the enemy and the sea, who is friend to none, in such small craf
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S.M.S. = Seine Majestät Schiff (The same as H.M.S. in English) SMU = Seine Majestät Uboot MPC
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There were some that were ardent Nazi's, some that were indifferent and some that were anti-Nazi. It appears as if some of the senior commanders were. But these days it seems to depend on what books one reads. I have my own views on some of them. Regards MPC
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Hi Funkmeister, Though only a boy at the time 'I remember it well' :-)) The second link is very interesting telling about the first attack by a submersible on a warship. Regards MPB
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Yes & left a message on your answering m/c. Many Thanks, it is a very good picture. Regards MPC
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Thanks to all of you who posted on this subject. I spoke to Paul Mengelberg last Wednesday and he mentioned the name of a torpedo mechanic Paul Schweers. Thanks to the internet I managed to find Herr Schweers, called him and they have been in touch again. Great to know that old shipmates are once again in touch no matter what country they served. MPC
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It will be shown on Monday 1st September 2008. Sorry for omitting that. MPC
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It will be shown on Monday 1st Sept3mber 2008. Sorry for omitting that.... MPC
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Sorry Matthias, my error. The date of showing is Monday 1st September 2008. Thanks for the post. Regards MPC
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Date: August 30, 2008 02:00PM "THE SPY IN BLACK" (1939) Quoting from a tv guide "Strikingly shot, urgently written spy drama from Powell and Pressburger. Conrad Veidt pays the German submarine captain hoping that his contact in Orkney (Valerie Hobson), a local schoolteacher, isn't in fact a triple agent." It is on Channel 4 from 13.00 to 14.30 BST It is w
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Date: August 30, 2008 02:00PM "THE SPY IN BLACK" (1939) Quoting from a tv guide "Strikingly shot, urgently written spy drama from Powell and Pressburger. Conrad Veidt pays the German submarine captain hoping that his contact in Orkney (Valerie Hobson), a local schoolteacher, isn't in fact a triple agent." It is on Channel 4 from 13.00 to 14.30 BST It is w
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"THE SPY IN BLACK" (1939) Quoting from a tv guide "Strikingly shot, urgently written spy drama from Powell and Pressburger. Conrad Veidt pays the German submarine captain hoping that his contact in Orkney (Valerie Hobson), a local schoolteacher, isn't in fact a triple agent." It is on Channel 4 from 13.00 to 14.30 BST It is well worth a look and recording for fut
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Have a look at "The Spy in Black" with Conrad Veidt as a Uboat commander. A very good film with a brilliant German actor. MPC
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Mark, You wrote:- 'Iron Coffins' A superb and detailed account of the reality of war in the Atlantic from a U-Boat perspective. I hope that you have read some of the comments on your post. Might I suggest that you read quite a few more books on the subject before you make such comments again? There are many books around and quite a few are listed on this site - have a look.
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Many thanks Bruce, Max and Paul, This, I know is a subject dear to many of our hearts. Those poor *B* fighting, being wounded and killed and in a war that was not of their making and a government not willing to help them if it can possibly avoid doing so. Yes, it does have an echo or two in the past including U-boat men. Thanks once again Gentlemen. Most sincerely MPC
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Posted by: MPC () Date: August 08, 2008 02:17PM Will all those of other nationalities please forgive me because this is way off topic but you all have fighting servicemen and women in your armed forces. Using this forum is another way I can communicate to any British, around the world, who visit this site. (THIS IS URGENT AS THE GOVT. HAS PUT A SHORT TIME LIMIT ON IT) Dear friends
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Will all those of other nationalities please forgive me because this is way off topic but you all have fighting servicemen and women in your armed forces. Using this forum is another way I can communicate to any British, around the world, who visit this site. (THIS IS URGENT AS THE GOVT. HAS PUT A SHORT TIME LIMIT ON IT) Dear friends Just some background, 2 Para alone have on this tour
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HiYa Ken, Yes, I didn't mention that Kptlt. Eck was the only proven GERMAN case during the Second World War. That has left a stain on the charachter of the German Uboat force. Sadly there were others on both sides and in both wars. But, in the main once your enemies ship has been sunk and survivors are in the water you do what you can to assist them. After all the greater enemy is the se
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In the Royal Navy - The term has been used in the Royal Navy since the time of King Charles I. Originally the Master-at-Arms was a petty officer who looked after personal arms such as swords and firearms, ensuring they were kept in good order and their ammunition was prepared and ready for use in combat. He also instructed other members of the crew in the use of arms. He later also became resp
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You wrote:- "The german U-boat crews didn´t gun down any survivors from the allied sunken ships, thats a fact." Check out the following link It is a sad but true fact. MPC
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He cannot be a 'Kaleun' (Kapitänleutnant) as his rank, w.e.f. 1.10.40. was Oberleutnant zur See. He was the commander/kommandant (Komdt.) of U 192. MPC
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Hi Dave, Following are from a list I sent to a German Ubootkammeradschaft site a few years ago. 1. Weltkrieg - Deutsch WW I - German Die Fahrt der Deutschland - Kptlt.d.R. Paul Koenig About the Untersee-Frachtschiff SMU Deutschland and her visit(s) to the USA before she was armed and renamed SMU Unser Recht auf den U-Bootkrieg - K.Adm Karl Hollweg Justification of the German U-Bo
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Hi Amanda, Sure you can ask if you so desire but I cannot promise to answer as you would perhaps wish. I was with GSNCo. in the late 50's and also met K.Kapt Schnee (who sank the Stork whilst in command of U 201) in the early 70's. He, for a German, had quite a good sense of humour & I do not mean to offend any Germans who post here but their humour is a lot different from tha
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Hi Amanda, Some very interesting postings about OG 71 but it seems that nobody has thought to post the following links from this site. The 1st is about the convoy. The 2nd is about the Stork. The 3rd is about the Aguila on which the WRNS were travelling and lost their lives. Hope this is of some interest/use to you. I have looked at the British Merchant Navy & General Ste
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Many thanks Paul. Check your email. Regards MPC
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Hi Herb, Many thanks but it is Paul I was asking for. When I spoke to him last Sunday he asked if I could find out for him. He is in his 90s and wondered if he was the last one left. Hope all is well with you and yours. Kindest regards MPC
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I am writing on behalf of a crew member of U 26 who survived her sinking. He is now quite an elderly gentleman but he would like to know if any other seamen who served on U 26 are still alive. I hope that someone can help particularly with addresses/phone numbers (do not post them here please) Regards to all MPC PS Ken D. - you know who I mean
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