Lardas, Mark; illustrated by Edouard A. Groult. US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941: America’s mighty last battleship fleet
Year: 2026
Type: book-review
Abstract: The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord Villa Kerillon on the outskirts of Lorient.Dönitz and his staff were stretched as they organised and controlled operations in the eastern Atlantic, west coast of Africa, the Mediterranean (after Hitler decided to send submarines to support his ailing Italian ally), and the western Atlantic after the US entered the war following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.Equally of concern for Dönitz was the morale and welfare of his submariners, many of whom were tired and well overdue for relief with many U-boats lost due to inexperienced crews or over-worked veterans.The overtaxed Allied convoy escorts also had the fair share of issues as well and Commander, later Captain Walker, died before the war ended due to exhaustion and ill health.Apart from some minor proof-reading issues this is an excellent book and highly recommended for those interested in the Battle of the Atlantic.For those who wish to further immerse themselves in this topic, I would also recommend watching the movies The Cruel Sea for the British point of view, and Das Boot for the German experience.
Author: Greg Swinden
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7156370394
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