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Discover the compelling history of The Secret Capture: U-110 and the Enigma Story, a captivating read by Stephen Roskill. This informative paperback delves into the intriguing events surrounding the German submarine U-110, which was believed to have sunk on May 9, 1941. For fifteen long years, official records maintained this narrative, masking the truth that the submarine was actually captured by the British Royal Navy. This authoritative account not only reveals the facts regarding U-110's capture but also emphasizes the implications of seized codebooks, charts, and the renowned Enigma machine. With 184 pages of meticulously researched content, this book details previous submarine captures and highlights the bravery of the sailors involved in the U-110 operation. Roskill’s narrative sheds light on the crucial role this capture played in Allied codebreaking during World War II and its significant impact on the war effort. If you are passionate about naval history or espionage during World War II, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Your order is handled with care, ensuring fast shipping and delivery within New Zealand. Secure your copy of The Secret Capture: U-110 and the Enigma Story today and dive into the secrets of history.
By Roskill, S. W.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 184
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
For fifteen years after the end of the war all official Admiralty records showed the German submarine "U 110" as sunk on 9 May 1941 by the surface escorts of convoy OB.318. As this book was the first to reveal, this was a deliberate deception, as the U-boat was actually captured and its contents fully investigated before being allowed to sink a day later, a fact skilfully kept from even the survivors of the submarines crew. As the official historian of the naval war, Roskill had followed the party line when writing his authorised account, but provoked by exaggerated claims concerning a US Navy capture of a U-boat in 1944, Roskill decided to set the record straight. His narrative is prefaced by brief coverage of previous submarine captures by the Royal Navy - three Italian and one German - before covering the "U 110" operation in great detail, underlining the skill and bravery of those involved. We now know that the reason for the secrecy was that the U-boat gave up valuable codebooks, charts, ciphers and, most significantly, a complete and undamaged Enigma machine. At the time of the books first publication, Ultra was still a secret, so Roskill (who clearly knew about it) had to be discreet about the exact details of what was taken from the submarine while insisting on its crucial value to the war effort. However, a new introduction puts the capture into context, making clear its vital importance in the history of allied codebreaking in World War Two. AUTHOR: Stephen Roskill a retired RN cap
By Roskill, S. W.
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 184
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
For fifteen years after the end of the war all official Admiralty records showed the German submarine "U 110" as sunk on 9 May 1941 by the surface escorts of convoy OB.318. As this book was the first to reveal, this was a deliberate deception, as the U-boat was actually captured and its contents fully investigated before being allowed to sink a day later, a fact skilfully kept from even the survivors of the submarines crew. As the official historian of the naval war, Roskill had followed the party line when writing his authorised account, but provoked by exaggerated claims concerning a US Navy capture of a U-boat in 1944, Roskill decided to set the record straight. His narrative is prefaced by brief coverage of previous submarine captures by the Royal Navy - three Italian and one German - before covering the "U 110" operation in great detail, underlining the skill and bravery of those involved. We now know that the reason for the secrecy was that the U-boat gave up valuable codebooks, charts, ciphers and, most significantly, a complete and undamaged Enigma machine. At the time of the books first publication, Ultra was still a secret, so Roskill (who clearly knew about it) had to be discreet about the exact details of what was taken from the submarine while insisting on its crucial value to the war effort. However, a new introduction puts the capture into context, making clear its vital importance in the history of allied codebreaking in World War Two. AUTHOR: Stephen Roskill a retired RN cap