GERMAN U-BOAT ACE CARL EMMERMANN: The Patrols of U-172 in World War II

Though he entered combat late in May 1942, Carl Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172, becoming the thirteenth most successful U-boat commander of the war. This study details all patrols conducted by U-172 and features over 230 images and maps.