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Discharged Dead: The Wartime Adventures of a Submarine Stoker (Submarine Warfare in World War Two) Kindle Edition
The perfect World War Two memoir for people who enjoyed the works of James D. Hornfischer, Robert Leckie, and Laura Hillenbrand.
In 1939, at the age of twenty, Sydney Hart joined the Royal Navy as a stoker. Over the course of the next four years, he served in submarines during the most critical phases of the war — in the North Sea, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean.
Aboard HMS Triad, HMS Truant, and HMS Thrasher, Hart experienced the lengthy tension of lonely ocean patrols; the hazardous penetration of closely-guarded enemy harbours; the terrifying thrill stalking Axis vessels; the brief merriments of life ashore in “Gib”, Malta, and “Alex” while on leave; and the tragic realisation that some shipmates would never return home from the dark, cruel seas. These brave men would have their pay-ledgers closed with the final entry “discharged dead”.
This book, written not by an admiral or captain, but instead by a regular stoker, provides a profoundly unique perspective.
“This book has quality and is modestly and convincingly written.” Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Vian, G.C.B., D.S.O.
“A monument to the thousands of men who died in darkness and tension far beneath the surface of the sea.” The Times
“unique” U.S. Naval Institute
“leaves me amazed at the courage, fortitude and endurance of these men.” Commander W. L. King, D.S.O., D.S.C.
“It’s so honest and so English that it fills you with pride.” H. E. Bates
“An unusually stirring tale of endurance and courage.” The Book Exchange
“A good, honest, straightforward and always modest account of one of the most dangerous occupations in wartime.” Western Independent
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 17, 2025
- File size2.0 MB

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- ASIN : B0DQJSGDR1
- Publisher : Sapere Books
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : March 17, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 2.0 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 191 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-0854953141
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Part of series : Submarine Warfare in World War Two
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,225 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #16 in Biographies of World War II
- #20 in Military Naval History
- #59 in Naval Military History
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGot to admire the bravery of these submariners having the desperate job of hanging on early in the War when the Wehrmacht looked so invincible.
The submarine didn’t have a deep ocean to hide in, and the air belonged to the enemy.
But these Brits maintained a fighting spirit with thr typical cheerful outlook
- Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseStoker Hart weaves a tale of narrow escapes and harrowing encounters with ships in the Mediterranean. I highly recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book comes from the perspective of a regular seaman on British T-class submarines.. He twice was left ashore and on the next patrol that sub was sunk.. A true lucky survivor if ever there was one.. The English patrols were obviously a lot shorter in duration than American.. The best I could tell because he skips the ones nothing happened was he made about 15 patrols, maybe 20.. The casualties of British submarines were pretty high.. Especially the ones that were in service from the beginning.. I didn't know British subs were reworked in American shipyards before we were in the war, his description of that is very interesting.. A highly recommended book even if a little short on details..
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on March 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars a great story of a ww 2 submariner…
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA very well written story of bravery written by a submariner , of friends lost and close escapes from a gruesome death in your steel coffin…
We owe a great debt to these brave souls…well worth reading…
- roger in the westReviewed in Canada on March 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Story
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have read of the exploits of the British navy in the Med, and of the defence of Malta. This recounting of the life of a submariner in the Med nicely adds to the story. I had trouble putting the book down, so it was read in two sittings.
- jeremy scarsbrookReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing story
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA great read. I had no idea about life as a submariner and their contribution in the 2nd world war.
- David SaxbyReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAs a Submariner, I found this book a fascinating insight into the trials and tribulations of Submariners in times of war. As a trainee, I was told that “Submarines are 99% boredom and 1% sheer and utter terror!”
Fair winds and calm seas to Brothers of the Deep
- bigdudaceReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseA wonderful book revealing the life of a Submariner inWW2. The author has written an authentic and engaging description of the friendship and bonhomie of the groups he worked with whilst fighting a common enemy. One can empathise with feelings and experiences! Brilliant