No Room for Mistakes : British and Allied Submarine Warfare, 1939–1940

__No Room for Mistakes__ is a thoroughly researched account of British and Allied submarine warfare in north European waters at the beginning of World War II. Haarr has compiled research from a wide range of primary sources to create one of the most readable, comprehensive accounts of early war submarine activities. With detailed, accurate maps and many previously unpublished photographs, __No Room for Mistakes__ documents the birth of a new kind of war and the courage of the men who learned to fight it. A New Book From This Bestselling Author Covering The Events At Sea In The Early Years Of World War Ii, In Which He Has Compiled Comprehensive Research And Insight Into A Highly Readable And Detailed Account Of British And Allied Submarine Warfare In North European Waters At The Beginning Of The War. The Early Chapters Describe Prewar Submarine Development, Including Technical Advances And Limitations, Weapons, Tactical Use And Life Onboard, And Examine The Men Who Crewed Them And Explore Their Understanding Of The Warfare That They Would Become Involved In. The Core Of The Book Is An Account Of The Events As They Unfolded In 'home Waters' From The Outset Of War To The End Of 1940, By Which Time The Majority Of The Allied Submarines Were Operating In The Mediterranean. It Is A Story Of Success, Triumph, Failure And Tragedy, And It Tells Of The Tremendous Courage And Endurance Shown By A Small Group Of Men Learning How To Fight A New Kind Of War In Claustrophobic, Sub-sea Vessels With Limited Information About The Enemy, Or What They Would Meet Off The Alien Coasts To Which They Were Heading. Extensive Primary Sources Are Used To Document The Many Aspects Of This War, Some Of Which Remain Controversial To This Day. Max Horton, Vice Admiral Submarines 1940, Said: 'there Is No Room For Mistakes In Submarines. You Are Either Alive Or Dead.' This Book Makes Plain How Right He Was.--publisher's Description. The Admiralty Regrets -- The Thin Grey Line -- The Submariners -- '... The Violence Of The Enemy' -- '... The Dangers Of The Sea' -- A Slight Drizzle -- The Polish Predicament -- A Most Appalling Crash -- Luck And Good Fortune -- Something Less Than God -- Negative Flag -- First Blood -- Action Taken -- A Most Unpleasant Day -- Freedom Of Action -- Out Of The Fog -- Le Grande Patrouille -- Fear Of Invasion -- 'we've 'it A Bleedin' Mine' -- Submarine Mining Operations -- Black, Filthy Water -- Deep-sea Stalkers -- Allied Submarines -- A Summer Of Grief -- Cygnus's Convoy -- Loss Of Shark -- Brushes -- Autumnsong -- Appendices. I. Key Data For British Submarines -- Ii. Home Water Submarine Flotillas, 1939-1940 -- Iii. British And Allied Submarines Lost In 1939-1940 In Home Waters, North Sea And Bay Of Biscay -- Iv. Ships Attacked By Allied Submarines In 1939-1940 -- V. Minefields Laid By Allied Submarines, 1940 -- Vi. French Submarine Patrols Out Of Harwich And Dundee In April And May 1940. Geirr H Haarr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The most comprehensive account yet of this early WW II campaign. Contains research from a wide range of primary sources with superb photographs, many never published before.