The Adventures of the U-202: An Actual Narrative by Freiherr von E. Spiegel
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| Author | Spiegel, E. (Edgar), Freiherr von, 1885- |
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| LoC No. | 17006334 |
| Title | The Adventures of the U-202: An Actual Narrative |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32216 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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