This historical account of the sinking of the HMS Royal Oak in 1939 addresses many of the inaccuracies of Lt. Günther Prien's best-selling autobiography, and uses interviews from survivors and witnesses to set the record straight. Weaver, a noted historian, originally published this influential book for military and history scholars in 1980, and he included photographs, maps and original documents to support his case. Appendices include a detail list of source materials and an analysis of the defense flaws in the Royal Oak that led to its sinking. Distributed in the US by Casemate. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)