The Diary of a U-boat Commander / With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne

A wartime submarine commander's diary combines detailed accounts of patrols, torpedo attacks, ramming incidents, mine-laying and navigation with candid observations about mechanical failure, fatigue and the tedium between actions. Entries convey operational procedures, encounters with enemy vessels and convoy patrols, and the constant need for evasive maneuvering, set alongside moments of companionship and personal reflection. An introductory narrative describes the capture and surrender of a submarine and the emotional aftermath, while translator's notes and annotations supply contextual dates and explanations.