Sea Monsters
Savage Submarine Commanders
of World War II
This wonderful book, which includes a detailed account of the sinking of the hospital ship, Centaur, as seen through the eyes of the survivors, is now available from your preferred bookseller
Meanwhile, enjoy the video trailer here:
https://vimeo.com/504967469
Meanwhile, enjoy the video trailer here:
https://vimeo.com/504967469
Here is a wonderful five star review written recently by a well known Australian radio presenter:
Review of ‘Sea Monsters’ by Mark Copolov:
I'm a baby boomer & WWII buff who has read many books on WWII. I’ve just read Tony’s wonderful book ‘Sea Monsters’. It's the best and easiest to read WWII book I've ever read - and I've read many.
I find many WWII books ‘dry’, but Tony makes them more ‘human’ by, for example, including interviews with survivors. The photos are of good quality, their captions are interesting and informative. Even the cover is exceptional!
This true story, about some of the most ruthless submarine commanders during WWII is one that needs to be told. There are various stories including one about how submarine captain Hajime Nakagawa decided to sink an allied hospital ship (the Centaur) with hundreds of doctors, nurses, ship’s crew, ambulance drivers and hospital orderlies on board. This is beyond comprehension and, of course, against the Geneva Convention. Tony also tells the story of German submarine commander Heinz Eck, who sank the Greek cargo vessel Peleus in 1944 and then brutally machine-gunned and hand-grenaded survivors in the water.
Where possible Tony includes the trial details of these monsters and delivers the verdict too, so at least this has some sort of resolution.
This book is a true tribute to the unfortunate people whose paths crossed with these sea monsters. These poor souls should not be forgotten.
I’ve just ordered Tony’s Quiet Courage and am looking forward to receiving it.
Mark Copolov
I find many WWII books ‘dry’, but Tony makes them more ‘human’ by, for example, including interviews with survivors. The photos are of good quality, their captions are interesting and informative. Even the cover is exceptional!
This true story, about some of the most ruthless submarine commanders during WWII is one that needs to be told. There are various stories including one about how submarine captain Hajime Nakagawa decided to sink an allied hospital ship (the Centaur) with hundreds of doctors, nurses, ship’s crew, ambulance drivers and hospital orderlies on board. This is beyond comprehension and, of course, against the Geneva Convention. Tony also tells the story of German submarine commander Heinz Eck, who sank the Greek cargo vessel Peleus in 1944 and then brutally machine-gunned and hand-grenaded survivors in the water.
Where possible Tony includes the trial details of these monsters and delivers the verdict too, so at least this has some sort of resolution.
This book is a true tribute to the unfortunate people whose paths crossed with these sea monsters. These poor souls should not be forgotten.
I’ve just ordered Tony’s Quiet Courage and am looking forward to receiving it.
Mark Copolov