The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner

The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner is the memoir of Freiherr von Georg-Gunther Forstner a German naval officer and commander of a U-boat during World War I. The book is an autobiographical account of his experiences in the Imperial German Navy offering a firsthand perspective of life aboard a submarine during the war. Forstner chronicles the challenges risks and tactics employed by German U-boat crews as they engaged in naval warfare including the famous unrestricted submarine warfare campaign. The journal details Forstner’s leadership and the strategies he used in his operations as well as the hardships and dangers faced by the crew from the constant threat of enemy ships and depth charges to the psychological strain of underwater combat. It also offers a vivid portrayal of the technical aspects of submarine warfare providing readers with an insider's view of the intricacies of operating a U-boat during wartime.