German uboats attacking enemy convoys and performing exercises. This particular model was popular in the early 1850s among the welltodo. The battle of the atlantic was one of the most savage and strategically significant campaigns of world war ii. A third member of the battle creek, michigan chapter of the iron coffins motorcycle club was charged yesterday in the death of former club president lee j. Nevermind what apprehensions one might have about reading a war memoir, especially one entitled iron coffins. For a limited time, get your first 4 months of audible membership for just. The iron coffins motorcycle club were founded in toledo, ohio in 1966. This is the book to read to immerse your self in the battles and the history of the war. Jan, 2010 iron coffins is a first hand account of the second world war by a uboat captain.
Herbert werners graphic account of war waged from beneath the sea. New charge in iron coffins homicide the aging rebel. Iron coffins is a first hand account of the second world war by a uboat captain. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The fisk airtight coffin of cast or raised metal also known as the fisk mummy was designed to preserve the corpse in a castiron mummyshaped case for travel or other delayed.
Werner, 9780306811609, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After finishing iron coffins i started checking around for similar books, and discovered a lot a negative commentary online directed at the book, and the author himself, mostly based upon accusations that. Ive just read a chapter where he details the latter part of the war, 1943ish, when enigma had been cracked. A german uboat, damaged by patrol bombers off cuba. There were four men in the iron coffins clubhouse at the fatal moment. In his own preface, werner tells why he felt impelled to write iron coffins. Discover the latest tips on collection development plus publishing news. This is a story of triumph, disaster and eventual survival against all odds. No translator is credited i assume werner wrote in english. He served in five uboats and survived the sinking of u612 in the baltic and the loss of u415 in brest harbour.
The woman in the iron coffin the woman in the iron coffin. This is the song iron coffins from the demo cassette of the same name by florida heavy metal band siren that was originally released in 1985. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii werner, herbert a. Of 842 uboats launched 779 were sunk, ironcoffins to 28,000 men. A first hand account of the german uboat battles of world war ii, by one of the very few surviving commanders. Originally they were founded under the name of chosen few, however they later changed their name to the iron coffins. His work is syndicated by the new york times and has been published in.
In 1849, the cast iron coffin was publicly unveiled at the new york state agricultural society fair in syracuse, new york and the american institute exhibition in new york city. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Werner, holt rinehart and winston press, 1969, 364 pages, photos, glossary, amazon new. Iron coffins detroit social club detroit, michigan. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii by herbert a. Hard on the heels of admiral doenitz, we have iron coffins, by oberleutnant zur see herbert werner. Stevens, news and features editor of the boston irish reporter, is a veteran journalist with a specialty in historical writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The woman in the iron coffin the woman in the iron.
Werner is thought to have moved to the us in 1957, and there wrote the best selling memoir iron coffins. Iron coffinsa personal accountof the german uboat battles of world war ii, by herbert a. It is an exceptional book, incredibly detailed and gripping all the more so because the events are real. But easy success ebbed away in the face of everimproving allied detection and attack techniques. I was just wondering i am thinking about prospecting and would like to learn a little about them there. Herbert werners graphic account of war waged from beneath the sea, of horror and cold, cruel death, is dedicated to. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The first world war is one of historys greatest tragedies. The former german uboat commander herbert werner navigates readers through the waters of world war ii, recounting four years of the most significant and savage battles.
May 05, 2015 a third member of the battle creek, michigan chapter of the iron coffins motorcycle club was charged yesterday in the death of former club president lee j. Herbert werner was one of the few uboat commanders whose skill, daring and incredible luck saw him safely through to the end of the war. His is an epic and chilling description of the fearful havoc wrought by one small uboat on the atlantic convoys. The two iron coffins, pictured to the left, are on display in the museum of funeral customs in springfield, illinois. In 1849, the cast iron coffin was publicly unveiled at. During the bleak months of 1941 when german uboats had sunk more than 700 ships bringing vital goods to besieged britain, churchill spoke grimly of the wolfpacks that cut down ships faster than they could be built. Werner, 9780304353309, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the first years of the war, nazi germany put hundreds of uboats to sea, not only threatening the lifeline between north america and the island nation of england, but actually threatening to sever it by sinking more ships than the allies of the period could build. Iron coffins by herbert werner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Metal coffins were popular because they kept the smell of decomposition under wraps as soldiers bodies were often transported.
Are there any good books about german uboats, during the. What other book might you compare the story of world war ii to and why. Its also horrible to be a crew member of an iron tube that is slowly being crushed by the hammering of depth charges. Collection development listen to audiobooks while you color coloring is calming and creative for all ages, and makes for the perfect companion to pair with audiobooks. Aug 04, 2005 scientists hope to identify the remains found in an iron coffin that dates back to the civil war. Iron coffins motorcycle club member matthew starkweather was arrested thursday in battle creek, michigan and charged with the murder of former club president lee j. Books on tape audiobooks for the library and school. I never realised how brutal the uboat war was for the. During the bleak months of 1941 when german uboats had sunk more than 700 ships bringing vital goods to besieged britain, churchill spoke grimly of the wolfpacks that cut down ships faster than. Meyer draws on exhaustive research to bring to life the story of how the great war reduced. The author is probably the best authority since he live it. So well written and so well narrated, i can unreservedly recommend. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii ebook online.
What does michael kramer bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii, by herbert a werner 19690503 by herbert a werner jan 1, 1822 hardcover. The cast iron coffin that was too creepy even for the victorians. By wars end, 28,000 out of 39,000 german sailors had disappeared beneath the waves. The hunters became the prey, to suffer appalling losses.
Another iron coffins murder charge the aging rebel. The fisk metallic burial case was designed and patented by almond d. Feb 07, 2016 this is the song iron coffins from the demo cassette of the same name by florida heavy metal band siren that was originally released in 1985. Although werner captained two uboats near the end of the war, most of his career was spent as first. Bot provides bestselling and awardwinning audiobooks for adults and children to library and school marketplaces. Werner may 1920 6 april 20 was a german submarine officer and captain.
A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war. This is an account of that warfare as experienced by a former uboat commander who at the end of the war was captain of one of the three uboats still afloat. A uboat commanders war, 193945 new ed by werner, herbert isbn. The coffins were designed to preserve bodies for sanitary storage and longdistance transportation. His work is syndicated by the new york times and has been published in dozens of magazines and newspapers. Werners book is a moving story of survival and heartbreak both at sea, in port, and on the homefront. I just thought subs dived, floated around for a bit, dodged depth charges, the ships got bored and sailed off after 10 minutes. The number of times werner cheated death and escaped from the allies defies belief. Iron coffins completed the picture, and showed both the early phase of the battle, when the uboats nearly swept.
See more ideas about casket, cemetery art and coffin. Iron coffins a personal accountof the german uboat battles of world war ii, by herbert a. I was just wondering i am thinking about prospecting and would like to learn a little about them there dosent seem to be anything on the net about them. Aug 16, 2008 german uboats attacking enemy convoys and performing exercises. In iron coffins, however, its pretty much nonstop warfare. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii, by herbert a werner 19690503.
This book is an incredible true story about a uboat captain who survived the entire war, one of about two dozen to do so. I just thought subs dived, floated around for a bit, dodged depth charges, the ships. As harold schechter cites in his book the whole death. Of 842 uboats launched 779 were sunk, iron coffins to 28,000 men. This wwii history told by the former commander of a german uboat chronicles the rise and fall of their superiority of the atlantic ocean. The highest mortality rate of any servicemen, that was the fate that awaited the men who manned the german uboats during world war 2.
Where does the story of world war ii rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. If someone died far away, he or she could now be sent back home for a proper burial among kin. Iron coffins mc is an outlaw motorcycle club founded in toledo, ohio in 1966. Werner, iron coffins herbert werner served in uboats from 1941 to the end of the end of the war, ending up a uboat captain in the latter stages of world war ii. The general outline of the battle of the atlantic is wellenough known. I would have liked more description of life on board. Dec 23, 20 civil warera cast iron casket unearthed in kinston, n. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii.
It is meant to give the viewer a bit of an idea as to what uboat life was like. Funeral carriages and cast iron coffins baton rouge local custom tip by. Iron coffins mc motorcycle club one percenter bikers. Dec 30, 20 the cast iron coffin that was too creepy even for the victorians. Werner may 1920 6 april 20 was a german submarine officer and captain during world war ii. This year, the club is gearing up to lend a helping hand to families, children, the blind, and the. This page will serve to let our supporters and community know about our upcoming events, support gear and. Although werner captained two uboats near the end of the war, most of his career was spent as first watch officer on other uboats. I never realised how brutal the uboat war was for the crews. I was the drummer in that band at the time and also. A personal account of the german uboat battles of world war ii full online. My father introduced me to it when it was a teen because we both love history.
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