by Dick Cole
Robertson, Terrance
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. Back to KTB #116 Table of Contents Back to KTB List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1995 by Harry Cooper, Sharkhunters International, Inc. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles articles are available at http://www.magweb.com Join Sharkhunters International, Inc.: PO Box 1539, Hernando, FL 34442, ph: 352-637-2917, fax: 352-637-6289, www.sharkhunters.com |