The Wolf of the Atlantic was the name given to Otto Kretschmer, Germany’s most brilliant U-Boat Commander. It was a title Kretschamer fully earned by almost legendary exploits during the early days of the war, when he accounted for a high tonnage of allied shipping.

When it was discovered that some of the ships had undoubtedly been torpedoed from within the convoy, on the surface, it was thought that the U-Boat responsible must have become accidentally trapped among the vessels. In actual fact, night surface-raiding along the lanes of the convoys was a daring technique, cold-bloodedly evolved and perfected by Otto Kretschmer. But while men spoke with awe of the destructive ability of the U-Boat which bore a golden horseshoe on her conning-tower, they also spoke with respect of her commander who waged war with honour and humanity. Kretschmer would bring his boat alongside life-boats from stricken ships, toss cigarettes, brandy and medical supplies to the occupants and set them on the right course for home.

The first part of this book tells in full the amazing U-Boat career of Kretschmer, from his early training days until the capture by Captain McIntyre of the Destroyer Walker. The the Kretschmer story enters a new phase. Sent to imprisonment at Bowmanville P.O.W. Camp, Kretschmer set about organising an espionage group under the very noses of his guards. The second half of the book deals with his activities as a P.O.W. and makes fascinating, if somewhat disturbing, reading.

This is one of the most exciting and dramatic stories of the other side ever published