Secret Diary U-boat
“Secret Diary U-boat” by Wolfgang Hirschfeld, published by Orion Publishing Group in 1997, offers a firsthand account of life aboard German U-boats from 1940 to 1946. This edition, comprising 255 pages, presents the unique experiences of NCO radio operator Hirschfeld, who documented his perilous journey in a diary—a risky endeavor that could have led to severe consequences. The memoir details his assignments, beginning with a dilapidated submarine at the war’s onset and culminating in the final surrender while en route to Japan in 1945.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of naval operations during World War II, as well as insights into the daily life of a telegrapher in the German Kriegsmarine. Hirschfeld’s narrative not only recounts significant events but also reflects the challenges faced by those serving in submarines during this tumultuous period. This personal narrative sheds light on the complexities of wartime experiences, making it a notable addition to the literature on World War II and submarine warfare.
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A unique story of life aboard the Germand U Boats between 1940 and 1946, this isprobably the only first hand account ever to appear in print. NCO radio operatorWolfgang Hirschfeld risked his life by kkeping a diary of his U-boat career- an occupation punnishable by court martial and death. This memoir recounts the events covered in those diaries, form his assignment to a rustbucket at the outbreak of war to the final surrender en route to Japan in 1945.
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