The Story of Our Submarines

The author recounts the organization, training, and wartime operations of the submarine service, describing volunteer selection, shortened instruction during conflict, and the range of boats used for coastal defence, patrols, mine-laying, and commerce interdiction. He compares design and tactical differences with enemy U-boats, explains how pre-war exercises shaped readiness, and stresses the intense communal life aboard that enforces strict standards and breeds both courage and acute fear. The account blends technical description, authorized operational reports, and strategic reflection on countermeasures and the shifting roles of submarines as the war developed.