The Adventures of the U-202: An Actual Narrative

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spiegel, E., Freiherr von (Edgar), 1885-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Adventures of the U-202: An Actual Narrative" by Freiherr von E. Spiegel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of the crew aboard the German submarine U-202 during World War I, providing a first-hand look at submarine warfare and the unique challenges faced by these naval personnel. The author, who served as the captain-lieutenant of the U-202, shares insights into the relentless tension, victories, and moral dilemmas of war at sea. The opening of the narrative presents the protagonist enjoying a moment of calm on the conning tower of the U-202, casually discussing the weather with his crew. This relaxed atmosphere quickly shifts as they receive orders to engage an enemy ship, highlighting the tension between the thrill of potential victory and the harsh realities of warfare. As they encounter their first target, excitement builds among the crew, and the chaos of warfare soon overwhelms them, showing the mixture of exhilaration and horror that accompanies their missions. The early chapters set the tone for a gripping tale of adventure, camaraderie, and the moral complexities of submarine warfare in a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-05-02