The book I have in my library is the .95 cent Ballantine War Book published June, 1970, having terrific cover art, with a foreward by Gross Admiral Karl Donitz, Commander German Submarine Operations in World War II. I have several of these old Ballantine War paperbacks from the 1960s & 70's and treasure each and every one.

This book not only describes life and combat aboard the U-124 but is also the story of "her celebrated commander, Kapitanleutnant Jochen Mohr". The U-124 had a short lived history but was able to sink 49 ships for a total tonnage of 226,949, as such is listed as the "third most successful of all the hundreds of Axis and Allied submarines" operating in World War II.

While most Ballantine War books have maps, this one does not, however, the book does have 8 pages of photographs. The book is additionally based on official German records in conjunction with first person "recollections" of men who served on board the U-124.

If you have any interest in WWII German U-Boats, this book will need to be on your shelf along side others such as IRON COFFINS, THE U-BOAT PERIL, and BATTLE BENEATH THE WAVES.

Recommended.

Semper Fi.

Interesting book about attacks and day to day life of U-124.

I found this book to be an excellent essay on humanity in warfare and gives the realization that all U-Boat captains were not crazed killers, but men doing a job.

I found this little jewel at a used book store. I couldn't help but cheer for the Germans as they faced the periles of life & war on a U-boat. The book reads like the film 'Das Boot,' in fact as I understand it 'Das Boot' was based on the story of the U-124.