The German Raider Atlantis by Wolfgang Frank is a historical account of the German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis, which was active during World War II. The book delves into the ship's missions, which included capturing and sinking Allied merchant ships, and the crew's experiences during their time at sea. The author provides detailed information about the Atlantis' weaponry, tactics, and strategies, as well as the challenges the crew faced, such as navigating through hostile waters and avoiding detection by Allied forces. The ...
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The German Raider Atlantis by Wolfgang Frank is a historical account of the German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis, which was active during World War II. The book delves into the ship's missions, which included capturing and sinking Allied merchant ships, and the crew's experiences during their time at sea. The author provides detailed information about the Atlantis' weaponry, tactics, and strategies, as well as the challenges the crew faced, such as navigating through hostile waters and avoiding detection by Allied forces. The book also covers the eventual fate of the Atlantis, which was sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1941. Overall, The German Raider Atlantis is a comprehensive and informative read for anyone interested in naval history and the role of German auxiliary cruisers during World War II.Wartime Record Of Germany's Deadliest Raider, As Told By Her Captain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This book is a must read for naval historians and even for those who love a great sea story. Written by the commander of a WWII German surface raider, this is an accurate account (verified by post WWII hearings and investigations) of combat at sea featuring both deception and chivalry.