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title: "Das Boot: The epic Second World War novel, now an acclaimed Sky One series (W&N Military)"
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# 4.5/5 star rating from 1,082 reviews Acclaimed Sky One series adaptation Epic WWII naval novel Das Boot: The epic Second World War novel, now an acclaimed Sky One series (W&N Military)

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## Summary

> ⚓ Command the story behind the legend – don’t just watch history, own it!

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## Key Features

- • **From Page to Screen:** Dive deeper than the acclaimed Sky One series with the original novel that inspired it all.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Join over a thousand readers who rated this epic 4.5 stars for its authentic and intense narrative.
- • **Timeless Naval Classic:** Experience the gripping reality of WWII submarine warfare through Lothar Günther Buchheim’s masterful storytelling.
- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** New store stock ensures you get a pristine copy of this military fiction gem, perfect for your bookshelf or gift.
- • **Unmatched Historical Depth:** More than just a war story—immerse yourself in the psychological tension and camaraderie of brave naval men.

## Overview

Das Boot is an epic Second World War novel by Lothar Günther Buchheim, renowned for its authentic portrayal of submarine warfare. It inspired the acclaimed Sky One series and holds a strong 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 readers. This new store stock edition is a must-have for fans of military fiction and historical adventure.

## Description

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Review: An all time naval classic - An all time classic. Purchased at bargain price during a sale. If you've seen the 80's film, that is very close to the book, but the book is so much better. Weeks of boredom then minutes of sheer panic.
Review: das boot - superb book... seen the film and series. very brave men as are our navy

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 206,162 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 639 in War Story Fiction 1,475 in Adventure Stories & Action 2,684 in Historical Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,082 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An all time naval classic
*by A***W on 29 August 2025*

An all time classic. Purchased at bargain price during a sale. If you've seen the 80's film, that is very close to the book, but the book is so much better. Weeks of boredom then minutes of sheer panic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ das boot
*by R***R on 12 January 2026*

superb book... seen the film and series. very brave men as are our navy

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authenticity and Claustrophobia
*by G***E on 28 December 2009*

I returned to 'Das Boot' after a 20 year absence and it proved as compelling a read as I remembered it. The story, seen through the eyes of a journalist on board to write a propaganda article, follows a German U-Boat on a single patrol in the Atlantic at a time in late 1941 when the convey system and Allied technological advances were beginning to turn the tide of battle. The book is thinly autobiographical - the author did actually sail in such a journalistic capacity on a U-boat in that period - although I suspect that the exploits described are an amalgam of the experiences of several U-boats. Certainly the dramatic and poignant ending is culled from an incident with a different boat later in the war. Despite the success of the film adaptation this is not an all action Hollywood blood and thunder story. Indeed at 560 pages the pace can at times be a little slow. Unless you have a particularly technical or nautical mind the lengthy descriptions of the mechanical workings of the boat, especially in the early chapters, can drag. But its worth sticking with it because the length is also the book's strength. It serves well to build and emphasise the boredom, routine, claustrophobia and tension experienced by the crew. You get the impression that this is a deeply authentic picture of a WW2 submariners life, right down to the graphic and earthy descriptions of every day life and conversations on board. There are no heroes and no villains. Just scared but stoical men attempting to do their duty with all the moral ambiguities that sometimes implied. The characters are one dimensional, little or nothing is known about their private lives but this too is, I am sure, consistent with the reality of serving men reluctant to let slip their brittle protective facemask of nonchalent bravado. Politics rarely intrudes into the narrative. This is a book about universal human emotion, duty and endurance in wartime which just happens to have been written from a German perspective, not about ideology or nationality. Few of the crew appear to have any Nazi sympathies and its easy for the reader to identify with them and their plight despite the nature of the regime their efforts were supporting. The translation into American English is a minor irritant at times (some of it is rather lazy - a penalty, for instance, is not a 'goal kick'!) but this remains one of the most apparently authentic Second World War novels I have read.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*