Death in the Baltic: The World War II Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff

by Cathryn J. Prince and Cathryn Prince

Book Overview

January 1945: the outcome of World War II has been determined. The Third Reich is in free fall as the Russians close in from the east. Berlin plans an eleventh-hour exodus for the German civilians trapped in the Red Army's way. More than 10,000 women, children, sick, and elderly pack aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a former cruise ship. Soon after the ship leaves port, three Soviet torpedoes strike it, inflicting catastrophic damage and throwing passengers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137279192
• ISBN13: 9781137279194
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.0"