Odyssey of a U-Boat Commander Recollections of Erich Topp

Name: Odyssey of a U-Boat Commander Recollections of Erich Topp
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ISBN: 9780275938987

ISBN-10: 0275938980

ISBN-13: 9780275938987

Edition: 1992

Authors: Erich Topp, Eric Rust

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Admiral Topp's memoirs reflect the faith, hopes, errors, and transformations in a man's life, indeed those of a whole generation whose understanding of history and ideology were held captive by the myth of power. The terrible annihilation in World War II and, even more so, the unimaginable destructive potential of nuclear weapons, have resulted in a change in the use of power. The author's diaries and journals, along with their contemporary interpretation, illustrate the political dimension of this change. Topp wrote this book to illuminate a segment of twentieth century history which "can only be portrayed truthfully by those who themselves have lived and suffered through it." Topp also…

Book details

List price: $120.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 7/13/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 264
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.62" tall
Weight: 1.210
Language: English



Preface


The Sinking of the Reuben James


The Political Dimension


The Human Dimension Before the War Childhood and Adolescence Basic Infantry Training Nautical Apprenticeship on the Gorch Fock Midshipman on the Karlsruhe Participation in the Spanish Civil War Early U-Boat Days War A Retrospective Assessment Executive Officer, U 46 Commanding Officer, U 57 Commanding Officer, U 552 Commander, 27th U-Boat Flotilla


The End of the War Commanding Officer, U 2513 After the War


The Fate of a Family Ordinary Seaman Studying Architecture Freelance Architect West German Navy Industry Consultant


Epilogue


Index