Finally watched Das Boot

[syscom3]

They didn't call them pig boats because they carried pigs! I've heard the stench was awful after a time at sea. Running on the surface from time to time just to air the boat out probably became a matter of survival. I'd add the Pacific HBO miniseries to the list. After reading Hornfischer's Neptune's inferno, I'd like to see a movie done about the Savo Island night action August 9, 1942. I'll bet the US Navy wouldn't cooperate! The effort to save the Astoria depicted in the book is heart breaking.

I'm listening to the audio book version of Neptunes Inferno. Heck of a story!

 

[proton45]

I'm listening to the audio book version of Neptunes Inferno. Heck of a story!

I've become a fan of audio books...they are great company when driving or working around the house, I'm gonna check out the book "Neptunes Inferno". Thanks,


On the issue of "Das Boot"...I just got a copy of the "TV series" release of the movie. I think that its the longest version of the film...and now I'm just looking for the time to sit down and watch the whole thing at once...lol

 

[Matt308]

You won't be disappointed.