Fish Out of Water: Nazi Submariners as Prisoners in North Louisiana During World War II

Wesley L. Harris

ISBN 10: 0966688929 / ISBN 13: 9780966688924

Published by Roughedge Publications, 2004

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81 pages. 8.30x5.40x0.30 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0966688929

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fish Out of Water: Nazi Submariners as Prisoners in North Louisiana During World War II
• Publisher: Roughedge Publications
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0966688929
• ISBN 13: 9780966688924
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.14 kilograms

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Synopsis

During World War II, nearly 700 prisoner of war camps were scattered across the U.S. None were more interesting than Camp Ruston, a large complex in north Louisiana. Within its fences were some of the war's most intriguing stories, including that of German U-boat submariners. The capture and concealment of the U-505 crew at Camp Ruston was one of the war's best kept secrets. Other U-boats were represented as well, including the U-234 which was engaged in a mission to take military technology and uranium for atomic bombs to Japan when it surrendered. The relationship between the prisoners and the local community was a stark contrast to the hostility shared by their homelands. This book reveals some of the fascinating aspects of POW life, a largely overlooked facet of war.

About the Author

Wesley Harris is a career law enforcement officer and writer with degrees from Louisiana Tech University. He writes on Louisiana history and police procedures.