The History of the British U Class Submarine

by Derek Walters

Originally designed in 1934 as a small simple submarine for anti-submarine training, the U class submarine's career turned out to be far more dramatic and valuable than that. By the end of the war seventy-two U class submarines had been commissioned and of these seventeen were lost to the enemy and three in accidents. Officers and men serving on these submarines received no less than 375 gallantry medals including the Victoria cross awarded to Lt Cdr Wanklyn.

Manned by crews from seven nations' navies, they served worldwide, and never more successfully than in the Mediterranean. This book is the definitive study of this class of submarine and the men who serve on them.

Genres: History

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2004

About the author

Derek Walters is a leading authority on the history and practice of Chinese astrology. His lectures take him around the world, and he has written a number of successful books, including The Secrets of Chinese Astrology and The Feng Shui Handbook.

Reviews

[Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent account of the the "U" Class submarines built for the Royal Navy and their service in World War Two. Full of fascinating facts & tales of not only bravery & daring but the tragedy.