Bibliograph

The burning shore, how Hitler's U-boats brought World War II to America, Ed Offley

Type

Label

The burning shore, how Hitler's U-boats brought World War II to America, Ed Offley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-296) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The burning shore

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

853310544

Responsibility statement

Ed Offley

Sub title

how Hitler's U-boats brought World War II to America

Summary

Acclaimed military reporter Ed Offley presents a thrilling account of Lt. Cmdr. Horst Degen's rampage along the American coast and of US Lieutenant Harry J. Kane's quest to bring him down. When Kane and his crew spotted the silhouette of U-701 offshore that summer, the ensuing clash signaled a critical turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic; and the beginning of an unlikely friendship

Table Of Contents

The battle offshore -- Preparing to fight -- The gathering storm -- First moves -- War in the ether -- Operation Drumbeat -- Horrific losses -- Paranoia -- Unprepared defenders -- To America, with mines -- The War comes home -- Hunter and hunted -- The ordeal

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator