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Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial & Murder of a U-Boat Captain

Peter C Hansen

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Description:A true story of betrayal and murder withing the German navy and Nazi military court is revealed in this WWII biography of a U boat Captain.In 1937, Oskar Heinz Kusch joined the German Navy. By the time he finished naval college, the Second World War had begun. Kusch volunteered to serve on U boats and, with his distinguished record, he soon gained his own command in the 2nd U boat Flotilla.Before his second operational voyage as Captain of U 154, three new junior officers joined the submarine. Confirmed Nazi patriots who constantly praised their heroes of the Reich, they were not popular aboard--especially with Kusch, who was ideologically opposed to the Nazi regime despite his military service.During that voyage, the three hatched a plan to dishonor their Captain and accuse him of treason. The trial was corrupt and rigged. No latitude was given from higher authorities and no account of his distinguished career was taken into consideration. To the amazement of the court, orders were given that Kusch was to be shot.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial & Murder of a U-Boat Captain. To get started finding Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial & Murder of a U-Boat Captain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 256

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime

Release: 2006

ISBN: 1781596212

Description: A true story of betrayal and murder withing the German navy and Nazi military court is revealed in this WWII biography of a U boat Captain.In 1937, Oskar Heinz Kusch joined the German Navy. By the time he finished naval college, the Second World War had begun. Kusch volunteered to serve on U boats and, with his distinguished record, he soon gained his own command in the 2nd U boat Flotilla.Before his second operational voyage as Captain of U 154, three new junior officers joined the submarine. Confirmed Nazi patriots who constantly praised their heroes of the Reich, they were not popular aboard--especially with Kusch, who was ideologically opposed to the Nazi regime despite his military service.During that voyage, the three hatched a plan to dishonor their Captain and accuse him of treason. The trial was corrupt and rigged. No latitude was given from higher authorities and no account of his distinguished career was taken into consideration. To the amazement of the court, orders were given that Kusch was to be shot.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial & Murder of a U-Boat Captain. To get started finding Execution for Duty: The Life, Trial & Murder of a U-Boat Captain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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