Deep Sea Hunters: RAF Coastal Command and the War Against the U-Boats and the German Navy 1939–1945

by Martin W. Bowman

This enthralling new release from Martin Bowman details all the varied and dynamic operations at sea carried out by RAF Coastal Command against the U-boats and the German Navy during the Second World War. Beginning with the disastrous Norwegian Campaign, it takes in the numerous attacks on the bustling German submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and memorable events to enliven the history of the sea-lanes during the Second World War. Battles with the U-boats are brought to the fore, with details and experiences not only of the RAF pilots of Catalinas, Whitleys, Hudsons and Sunderlands, but also those of the targeted U-boat crews. In scenes reminiscent of Das Boot German (and Italian) U-boat crews tell of their fears and experiences while under depth-charge attack and fire from above by Liberators, Fortresses, Halifaxes, Sunderlands and Mosquitoes. The 'big-game sport' of 'hunting U-boats', as it was termed, is relayed in full and gripping detail, with firsthand accounts from U-boat attackers punctuating Bowman's dramatic prose and resting alongside those of the German submariners. This two-sided history is sure to appeal to all enthusiasts interested in gaining a balanced insight into Second World War naval history."

Genres: Nonfiction

424 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 11, 2014

About the author

Martin W. Bowman is one of Britain's leading aviation authors, with over 100 published books on the Second World War and post-war aviation history, and several on the landscape of East Anglia. He has also established an international reputation for his superb imagery and aerial photography. He has a passion for flying in military aircraft. He lives in Norwich, Norfolk.

Reviews

[JD · Rating 2 out of 5]

Even though there are some good stories of operations from Coastal Command aircraft, this book is very poor. The book just seems like all the operational details the author could get his hands on were dumped in the book and he repeats himself a lot during the book. The chapters are also poorly put together with too much jumping between different times and there is no conclusions at the end of chapters or for that matter the book. Not recommendable and only the individual stories of brave men on operations saved this book from a 1-star.

[Iain · Rating 1 out of 5]

Painfully error filled and in need of editing.