Teddy Suhren, Ace of Aces

2011-04-20 History

Author : Teddy Shuren
Release : 2011-04-20
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 877/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Teddy Suhren, Ace of Aces written by Teddy Shuren. This book was released on 2011-04-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinhard ‘Teddy’ Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the war, many before he even became a U-boat commander. He was also the U-boat service’s most irreverent and rebellious commander; his lack of a military bearing was a constant source of friction with higher authority. Valued for his good humour and ability to lead, 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. 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. He was also one of the first to publish his reminiscences, his account being typically forthright – its German title, Nasses Eichenlaub, suggesting that although he was decorated with the Oak Leaves, he was always in hot water. He died in 1984 but interest in his career was revitalized by the discovery of photographs documenting one of his operations in U 564, published with great success in 2004 as U-Boat War Patrol by Lawrence Patterson.

Teddy Suhren, Ace of Aces

2011-04-20 History

Author : Teddy Shuren
Release : 2011-04-20
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 130/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Teddy Suhren, Ace of Aces written by Teddy Shuren. This book was released on 2011-04-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinhard Teddy Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the war, many before he even became a U-boat commander. He was also the U-boat services most irreverent and rebellious commander; his lack of a military bearing was a constant source of friction with higher authority. Valued for his good humour and ability to lead, 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. 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. He was also one of the first to publish his reminiscences, his account being typically forthright its German title, Nasses Eichenlaub, suggesting that although he was decorated with the Oak Leaves, he was always in hot water. He died in 1984 but interest in his career was revitalized by the discovery of photographs documenting one of his operations in U 564, published with great success in 2004 as U-Boat War Patrol by Lawrence Patterson.

Execution for Duty

2006-03-19 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Peter C. Hansen
Release : 2006-03-19
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 212/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Execution for Duty written by Peter C. Hansen. This book was released on 2006-03-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story of betrayal and murder withing the German navy and Nazi military court is revealed in this WWII biography of a U boat Captain. In 1937, Oskar Heinz Kusch joined the German Navy. By the time he finished naval college, the Second World War had begun. Kusch volunteered to serve on U boats and, with his distinguished record, he soon gained his own command in the 2nd U boat Flotilla. Before his second operational voyage as Captain of U 154, three new junior officers joined the submarine. Confirmed Nazi patriots who constantly praised their heroes of the Reich, they were not popular aboard—especially with Kusch, who was ideologically opposed to the Nazi regime despite his military service. During that voyage, the three hatched a plan to dishonor their Captain and accuse him of treason. The trial was corrupt and rigged. No latitude was given from higher authorities and no account of his distinguished career was taken into consideration. To the amazement of the court, orders were given that Kusch was to be shot.

Teddy Suhren

2017-10

Author : Teddy Suhren
Release : 2017-10
Genre :
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Book Rating : 599/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Teddy Suhren written by Teddy Suhren. This book was released on 2017-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinhard 'Teddy' Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the war and 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 humor and leadership skills, he was also rebellious by nature, and frequently in trouble with higher authority. 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 also one of the first to publish his reminiscences, his account being typically forthright and unconventional. He died in 1984 but interest in his career was revitalized by the discovery of a cache of photographs documenting one of his operations in U-564, published with great success in 2004 as U-Boat War Patrol by Lawrence Paterson. His collaborator, Frank James, was the man who discovered the significance of the photographs, and interest in the project led to his translation of Suhren's own book.

U-Boat War Patrol

2016-02-29 History

Author : Lawrence Paterson
Release : 2016-02-29
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 616/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book U-Boat War Patrol written by Lawrence Paterson. This book was released on 2016-02-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] book of rare photographs . . . detailing life aboard a German Second World War submarine” from the author of Operation Colossus (History Today). This unique account charts the complete story of a single U-boat patrol through the summer of 1942 based around a remarkable collection of photographs that were “liberated” from a concrete U-boat pen in Brest at the end of the war and which had, until recently, remained hidden in a shoe box. The boat in question, U-564, carried the famous three black cat motif of Reinhard “Teddy” Suhren who, along with Prien and Kretschmer, was one of the top U-boat commanders during the battles of the Atlantic. This remarkable book provides unique access into both the day-to-day life of a U-boat at sea and into the detailed workings of the Kriegsmarine. Through the successes and trials of U-564 the reader is transported to that vast and watery battlefield that was perhaps the most significant theatre of the Second World War. “The text tells the story of U 564, and the images display the cramped conditions and the way of life on a war patrol. This is an absorbing story with the most memorable and unique collection of images filmed under patrol conditions.” —Firetrench

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