Read By: Richard Green

This novel details moment by moment a trans-Atlantic convoy cruise during
World War II. Vividly described with the accuracy of nonfiction are
the complex manoeuvres with which the convoy commander shepherds his
close-packed flock of 37 escorts and tankers as they evade or occasionally
destroy the deadly U-boats of Hitler's infamous wolf packs. The reader
experiences the action from the perspective of the man who alone bears
the ultimate responsibility for the fates of the 3,000 men under his
command, as well as countless other lives dependent upon the safe arrival
of the convoy's cargo; this novel explores the decision-making process
of the commander who must thoroughly analyze all the tactical and moral
element of each situation yet act in seconds with unflinching decisiveness.
From start to finish it is a suspenseful, compelling account of naval
training, seamanship, and self-discipline put to the ultimate test.
Chosen as a Book-of-the-Month Club selection in 1955, the novel was
widely acclaimed for its authenticity, accuracy, and detail.

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