Pochhammer

That night, falling asleep, Pochhammer felt the vibrations as Inflexible moved at high speed through the South Atlantic.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Everyone on both sides who survived the battle recalled the extraordinary weather: “The visibility of the fresh, calm atmosphere surpassed everything in the experience of sailors,” recalled Pochhammer of Gneisenau.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

“Two vessels soon detached themselves”: Pochhammer, 202 – 3. 263

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

“The visibility of the fresh, calm atmosphere”: Pochhammer, 202. 262

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

“The thick clouds of smoke from the British funnels and guns obscured our targets so that, apart from masts, only the sterns were visible,” said Pochhammer.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

According to Commander Pochhammer of Gneisenau, it was not until the chase was under way that the Germans were certain of the identity of the two big ships that had emerged from the harbor.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

As the sun came up, Captain Maerker and Commander Hans Pochhammer of Gneisenau got a better look at the coast, whose capes, bays, and hills they identified with the aid of compass, binoculars, and maps.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Eventually, in fact, Pochhammer placed the glass back on the table without raising it.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

“The seemingly limitless desert”: Pochhammer, 83. 191

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

“Rain clouds hung over the jagged peak”: Pochhammer, 191.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003