I msut say that I was disappointed by the lack of information - the book consists of biographies of the 145 holders of the Knights Cross within the U-Boat arm a good collection of photos (opposite each biography ) but reproduced on paper leaving a dull poorly detailed image , binding apart this book could have could have been produced to a higher standard.
The biographical details are sparse in terms of insights into the men themselves , I am left with the taste of a book which has been rather basically researched and whilst an outline of the notable events in the careers of each holder are presented you get the impression that it is all rather rushed and much more is left unsaid , a much better book could have been written.
Roll and Busch's book is honestly a better buy ,as it identifies RK holders and gives a condensed but more detailed outline of the service career of the individuals.
A fault common to both is that holders of the German Cross in Gold are not identified as being so , nor are the higher awards for service within the U-Boat arm.
( Today "Shadow Divers" the discovery and subsequent death of a father and son who dived on U-869 off Americas eastern seabaord. The book tells of their story and how the boat was later identified. ).
