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by Teddy Suhren (Author), Fritz Brustat-Naval (Author), Frank James (Translator)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Chatham Publishing (15 Feb 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1861762720
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861762726
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 126,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book features include: the memoirs of the U-boat service's most unusual commander; a critical insider's view of the workings of Hitler's navy; the man whose cruise is the subject of U-Boat War Patrol. Reinhard 'Teddy' Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the war, many before he even became a U-boat commander - indeed, he was the first junior officer to be awarded the Knight's Cross for his achievements. However, this is not the reason Teddy remains legendary within the U-boat world. Fondly remembered for his good humour and man-management skills, he was also irreverent and rebellious by nature, and frequently in trouble with higher authority - his lack of a military manner was a constant source of friction, and his nickname was acquired because he marched like a teddy-bear. Despite his refusal to conform to the rigid thought-patterns of National Socialism, his operational successes protected him, and he found himself accepted in the highest circles of power in Germany, staying as a guest at Martin Bormann's house - and on one occasion even dancing with Eva Braun.

He was one of the lucky third of all U-boat crewmen who survived the war, largely because his abilities led to a senior land-based command.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An important addition to the history of the U-Boat war., 16 April 2006
By Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teddy Suhren: Ace of Aces: Memoirs of A U-Boat Rebel (Hardcover)
Whenever I review a book about U-Boats, I automatically think of (and usually mention) Gunther Prien and Otto Kretschmer. After having read this book, however, I think my first choice of name should have been Teddy Suhren.

Suhren was a legend within the U-Boat service during WW2 and this is his story. The detail comes from his own papers and photographs revealing a U-Boat commander who was incredibly successful. His own personal patrol range included the eastern coast of the United States as well as the Indian Ocean. What endears any reader to Suhren as a person, however, is not only his success, and outstanding leadership skills, but also his sense of humour and the fact that he was a rebel and often in trouble with his superiors.

In a book which is clearly thoroughly researched, this author has put together an important work which will fill many gaps for those with an interest in the exciting and dangerous art of U-Boat warfare during WW2. I particularly liked the way in which the carefully selected photographs are used - appearing on each relevant page and not found in a small glossy collection in the middle of the book. In this way, each picture is relevant to the adjacent text and does much to support one's reading of the work as opposed to creating an interruption as the reader searches to find something located elsewhere.

Altogether, this is an excellent work - exactly what I have come to expect from these particular publishers.

NM


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