Night Raider
of the North Atlantic

Book Review

by Dick Cole


Robertson, Terrance
‘NIGHT RAIDER OF THE ATLANTIC’ also ‘THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE’

Hardbound edition entitled ‘NIGHT RAIDER OF THE ATLANTIC’ published by E.P. Dutton, New York in 1956 containing 256 pages, no photographs.

Paperback edition titled ‘NIGHT RAIDER OF THE ATLANTIC’ published by Bantam Books, New York in 1971 containing 192 pages, 12 photographs.

Paperback edition titled ‘THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE’ published by Beagle Books, New York in 1971 containing 192 pages, 12 photographs.

This biography of OTTO KRETSCHMER follows his wartime career from the opening days of the war as Captain of U-23, to his continued success with U-99, followed by his capture by the British with his imprisonment in England then in Canada, and concludes with his repatriation. KRETSCHMER was the most successful submarine commander of World War II. This book is mandatory reading for any U-Boat enthusiast.

NOTE OTTO KRETSCHMER is SHARKHUNTERS Member 122-LIFE-1985 and is a Member of our Board of Advisors.


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