The photos in this book are taken from an unpublished album belonged
to a member of the crew of U-boat U-108 during World War II. These good quality
photos show every aspect life aboard before, during and after a typical mission
into the Atlantic. There are stunning shots of the sinking of
Allied shipping and the rescue of their crews (Against Hitler’s orders!). Rarely
seen below-deck views show just how cramped the living and working conditions
were in a submerged craft. Shots from the conning tower in mid-ocean demonstrate
the vile sea conditions that the vessels were forced to endure, from gigantic
seas to frozen decks and equipment. The comradeship of the close-knit crew is
expressed in shots showing how the men’s domestic chores were performed in the
confined space of these small craft miles from the nearest land. It is most
unusual to have such a comprehensive photographic record of a U-boat on active
service since so few survived the war intact.
