The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

Rudolf Diesel created, yes, the diesel engine. As a more effecient and powerful engine he saw this as a way to further the advance of civilization. Diesel fuel does not burn so is safer when using, especially in a boat, where a fire can be horrible. His engines used in shipping and then in submarines allowed major advancements. However, he became disalusioned that his engine became a main tool for use with war. Especially as Germany rearmed and tried to retain exclusive rights to the engine. Rudolf was german. The ending of this books illustrates the mystery of what happened to him, he may have drown on a fairy crossing of the english channel, or he may have faked his death, which there is good evidence for.