AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose PhD
In this episode Alexander Rose, PhD, renowned author and historian, shares insights from his book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for Nazi Submarine U-505 and World War II’s Most Daring Heist. The book draws on long-classified encrypted documents and intercepted German transmissions to reveal how an owlish egghead and a glory-seeking buccaneer teamed up to score the richest prize on the high seas during WWII.
Interview date Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Interviewer and Host AFIO President James Hughes.
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