"[von Trapp] almost certainly always tried to put his best foot forward, and he emerges from his account as a man of great skill, considerable compassion ... and sufficient tact and tolerance to handle the kind of polyglot crews that sailed for the Dual Monarchy. [H]e became the highest scoring Austro-Hungarian submariner, despite equipment that was sometimes more dangerous to ... Read morehim and his men than to the enemy. He fought on to the end, knowing that the Dual Monarchy he served so well was crumbling."-Booklist Booklist "In his personal account, translated by his granddaughter Elizabeth Campbell, von Trapp captures the feeling of a bygone era where chivalry and love of country were paramount... His amazing exploits in the Great War and life-and-death experiences as a commander of various U-boats will enthrall readers."-Military Heritage Military Heritage "[A] lively, amusing, at-times-gripping memoir of naval warfare in the Mediterranean, and U-boat life... One of its fascinating aspects is the glimpse it offers into the multiethnic makeup of this imperial navy, and the admirable attitudes and behavior of a patriotic officer on the losing side of a great conflict."-The Atlantic The Atlantic "Interesting and informative, the text is a rare history of an Austro-Hungarian involved in War... [To the Last Salute] is highly recommended to those interested in the von Trapp family, the musical The Sound of Music, World War I from an Austro-Hungarian view, and U-boats."-Curled Up With a Good Book Curled Up With a Good Book "To the Last Salute is a professional account of submarine operations during World War I by one of the ace skippers of the k-u-k Navy... This work provides an often gripping tale of some long forgotten but interesting naval actions during the Great War."-NYMAS Review NYMAS Review Show Less