Greyhound

Name: Greyhound
Author: Written by C. S. Forrester; Translated by Suida

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by Written by C. S. Forrester; Translated by Suida (C.S.佛瑞斯特著；苏伊达译)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.4Score

4Chapters

Synopsis

This exquisite work has the temperament of "The Old Man and the Sea" and "Dunkirk", presenting the scenes of real maritime war. The story takes place in 1942 after the United States announced its entry into World War II. It tells the story of U. S. Navy Commander Claus, who was entrusted by the Allied government to lead four ships to escort a transport fleet across the Atlantic. He battled wits and courage with a group of U-boats sent by the German Nazi government, and fought bloody battles for three days and three nights. Although Klaus is a senior naval officer who has served for many years, this is his first time participating in actual combat, and his experience is not as much as that of younger officers on other ships. Faced with the encirclement and suppression of German submarines, how will he respond and lead the fleet to break out of the encirclement?

Reader comments

A masterpiece that needs no introduction. What needs to be complained about is that there is a sense of deja vu of a Puritan redneck saving the world [laughing]
20 likes1y ago
After watching the movie, I looked for this book everywhere, thank you Tomato.
10 likes4y ago
Wonderful film and television scripts
6 likes3y ago
I have read many books that describe the naval battles during World War II at a macro level. It is rare to see such a compact plot and detailed description. It is very good!
5 likes1y ago
A script suitable for making a movie
5 likes3y ago
Very exciting, responsibility and state of mind, vividly expressed
3 likes3y ago
It is a miracle that four destroyers sank and damaged three submarines. The plot is thrilling with twists and turns, the characters are portrayed in detail, and the book is a useful read.
2 likes1y ago
Ups and downs, exciting and immersive. Wonderful!
2 likes1y ago
The psychological plot is delicately described, the characters are full and substantial, and the story content is intense and immersive, which is great.
2 likes2y ago