An honorable German : a novel of World War II

"When World War II begins, Max Brekendorf, a proud young German naval officer, fights for his country with courage and pride. With his nation's war machine overrunning Europe, he looks ahead to a bright future with his fiancee, Mareth. Then the war progresses ... German victories begin to fade, and Max, now a U-boat commander, faces the growing strength of the Allies on ever more harrowing missions. Mareth's life becomes increasingly desperate as Berlin is savaged by bombing. And as the Third Reich steadily crumbles, Nazi loyalists begin to terrorize Germany's own armed forces, including Max's crew. Realizing what his country has become, Max faces fateful choices between right and wrong, life and death-and honor and redemption. -- from back cover."
"When World War II begins, Max Brecendorf, a young German naval officer, fights for his country with honour and courage. Max looks ahead to a bright future with his fiancée. But as the war progresses, the life he envisioned for them grows ever more distant. Max is given command of a U-Boat and comes face-to-face with the terrible reality of warfare in the North Atlantic. As the Third Reich steadily crumbles, Nazi loyalists begin to infiltrate forces. Recognizing what his nation has become, Max is forced to make a choice between his own sense of morality and his duty to the Reich in this sweeping debut saga."