One of Our Submarines
Edward Young
Sept 2004 · Pen and Sword
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“[Young] immortalized his distinguished war service as a submariner in the bestselling autobiography, One of Our Submarines . . . [a] gripping memoir.”—The Guardian
“In the very highest rank of books about the last war. Submarines are thrilling beasts, and Edward Young tells of four years’ adventures in them in a good stout book with excitement on every page. He writes beautifully, economically and with humor, and in the actions he commands he manages to put the reader at the voice-pipe and the periscope so that sometimes the tension is so great that one has to put the book down.”—The Sunday Times
“No disrespect to the big screen, but you can’t beat a book for digging out the details. And the details feel even better if the author is someone who’s been there. So, at least take the time to read Das Boot, the autobiographical novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim. And, for the British perspective, read One of Our Submarines by Edward Young.”—The Mouldy Books
“He tells his story in a modest, clear, and amusing way that is a delight to read.”—not too much
“In the very highest rank of books about the last war. Submarines are thrilling beasts, and Edward Young tells of four years’ adventures in them in a good stout book with excitement on every page. He writes beautifully, economically and with humor, and in the actions he commands he manages to put the reader at the voice-pipe and the periscope so that sometimes the tension is so great that one has to put the book down.”—The Sunday Times
“No disrespect to the big screen, but you can’t beat a book for digging out the details. And the details feel even better if the author is someone who’s been there. So, at least take the time to read Das Boot, the autobiographical novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim. And, for the British perspective, read One of Our Submarines by Edward Young.”—The Mouldy Books
“He tells his story in a modest, clear, and amusing way that is a delight to read.”—not too much
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4.7
38 reviews
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7 March 2018
It is a matter of fact account of life aboard an allied submarine during WWII. Well documented account of action and duties for an English officer aboard a British sub. I felt a kinship toward the crew who handled the work as laid out by the officers. I cannot imagine what it was like patrolling above the arctic circle aboard such a small ship. The stories about the contact with the Russians was insightful especially in light of what happened after the war with the Russian submarine disasters and the Russian unwillingness to accept help when they really needed it.
Zygmunt Kletterstein
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6 July 2023
Excellent book with close attention to detail. Well worth reading to gain a factual understanding of British submarine operations in the Second World War.
Gustavo Sganzerla
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20 September 2017
Very nicely written first-hand account of the author's time in the English submarine service during ww2. Author starts out as a junior officer at the begining of ww2 and ends the war a submarine captain in the far east and pacific theaters.
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About the author
Edward Young developed an interest in the Meiktila campaign whilst writing his book Air Commando Fighters of World War II. Previous work includes Aerial Nationalism: A History of Aviation in Thailand (Smithsonian Institution, 1995). He has also contributed to numerous British and American aviation magazines. Edward is by profession a financial analyst in New York City and lives with his family in New Jersey.
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