Edwyn Gray sa špecializuje na námorné písanie a jeho diela sú charakteristické hlbokým ponorom do námornej histórie. Jeho štýl sa vyznačuje dôkladným výskumom a pútavým rozprávaním, ktoré čitateľov vtiahne do sveta námorných bitiek a života na mori. Gray majstrovsky zachytáva strategické nuansy aj ľudské drámy námorných konfliktov, čím si získal uznanie medzi čitateľmi aj kritikmi. Jeho písanie je svedectvom o pretrvávajúcom fascinujúcom vplyve námorníctva na históriu.
The story revolves around Kapitan-Leutnant Konrad Bergman, who faces a harrowing moral dilemma during a time of conflict. He must choose between mutiny, which would betray his lifelong training and discipline, or executing the Fuehrer's orders, leading to the cold-blooded murder of his own comrades. This intense situation highlights themes of loyalty, duty, and the psychological toll of war, as Bergman grapples with the consequences of his choices in a high-stakes environment.
Set during the final phase of World War II, the narrative follows Korvettenkapitan Bergman, who navigates the treacherous waters of suspicion and survival as the Allies close in on the Reich. With an impending sense of doom, Bergman grapples with his own secrets while questioning the loyalty of Oberleutenant Karl Zetterling. The story vividly captures the tension of undersea warfare, showcasing Bergman's strategic prowess and the dramatic stakes of his last command, promising a gripping conclusion to his four-year battle.
A book of proven success, authority and readability reprinted to mark the Centenary of the Royal Navy's Submarine Service.
A history of Germany's usage of submarine warfare during World War I, by the author of Operation Pacific.In 1914, U-Boats were a new and untried weapon, and when such a weapon can bring a mighty empire to the brink of defeat there is a story worth telling. Edwyn Gray's The U-Boat War is the history of the Kaiser's attempt to destroy the British Empire by a ruthless campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare. It opens with Germany's first tentative experiments with the submarines and climaxes with the naval mutiny that helped bring down the Kaiser.In between is a detailed account of a campaign of terror which, by April, 1917, had the British Empire on the verge of surrender. The cost in lives and equipment was staggering. On the German side, 4,894 sailors and 515 officers lost their lives in action; 178 German Submarines were destroyed by the allies; 14 were scuttled and 122 surrendered. According to the most reliable sources, 5,708 ships were destroyed by the U-Boats and 13,333 non-combatants perished in British Ships. World figures for civilian casualties were never released.The U-Boat War is a savage but thrilling account of men fighting for their lives beneath the sea, and of the boats that changed the face of naval warfare.
The battleships of Hitler's navy challenged the enemy in the arctic blizzards of the Barents Sea and gave battle from the ice-floes of the Denmark straits to the North Atlantic and beyond the equator. But, according to this book, the Nazi leadership never fully appreciated their naval advantage.
Offers a full account of the British Royal Navy's contribution to the defeat of Japan in World War II
Set in 1941 during the Blitzkrieg, the story follows Kapitanleutnant Konrad Bergman, commander of the U-boat UB-44, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Having already sunk a pocket battleship, he faces a perilous challenge as Gestapo informers question his loyalty. The narrative unfolds as Bergman engages in a high-stakes battle of intelligence and strategy, highlighting the tension of wartime loyalties and the dangers of espionage amidst the backdrop of Nazi occupation.
Set against the backdrop of the Battle of the Atlantic, the narrative follows Kapitanleutnant Konrad Bergman, a formidable U-Boat commander renowned for his tactical brilliance and feared by enemies. As the conflict escalates, Bergman's strategic prowess and leadership are put to the ultimate test, highlighting the intense naval warfare and the psychological toll on those involved. The story delves into themes of valor, survival, and the moral complexities faced by those in combat.
An authoritative yet dramatic account of the world's great submarine disasters.
