Operation Drumbeat

Operation Drumbeat

by Michael Gannon

1991
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Examines U-boat technology and warfare and describes the adventures of U-123 in American waters during WW2.

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  1. 1

    How does Michael Gannon’s portrayal of the German U-boat commanders challenge or reshape your prior understanding of the Battle of the Atlantic?

  2. 2

    In what ways does the book highlight the tension between the cold, technological efficiency of modern warfare and the very human experiences of the sailors on both sides?

  3. 3

    Gannon details how unprepared the United States was for the onslaught along its eastern seaboard in early 1942; how do you think a nation's sense of security influences its ability to respond to sudden, unexpected crises?

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