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dustyreader
Posted September 6, 2009
An exceptional study of command leadership and the challenges of personal character.
C.S. Forester gives us an exceptional study of military command leadership in a critical wartime situation. He presents the reader with a career navy officer, not perfect, but nonetheless tremendously dedicated and capable, challenged not only to command his ship in the grave threat of submarine warfare in the WWII Atlantic, but also to escort and guide convoy vessels through the dangers of the submerged hunters. The book is full of excellent detail of destroyer combat operations, the tactics of anti-submarine warfare, and command leadership afloat. Quickly building to a thrilling pace and narrative, Forester's The Good Shepherd is hard to put down. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a well written thriller, and especially for those with an interest in military reading.
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BryceH
Posted May 10, 2012
Good book - great insight into North Atlantic convoys.
A good yarn, though not Forester's best.
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Anonymous
Posted March 31, 2012
Good
A good book on World War II naval warfare.
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