Gustaf Amber
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Gustaf Amber has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Sword and Scale. Identified as the commander of SM U-58 during the Nov 17, 1917 action; his decisions (surfacing/surrender) drive the climax of the episode’s combat narrative.
Kapitänleutnant (Captain Lieutenant) at Imperial German Navy (U-boat arm) specializing in Submarine command, Torpedo attack tactics, World War I naval operations.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Sword and Scale |
| Role | Victim in criminal case (referenced in episode) |
| Affiliation | None (private individual) |
How do different shows talk about Gustaf Amber?
2 shows discussed Gustaf Amber in these episodes.
- The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered — 1 episode
The boat was commanded by 30-year-old Captain Lieutenant Gustaf Amber...
Best of Submarines: Volume 3 - Sword and Scale — 1 episode
Who talks about Gustaf Amber on podcasts?
Gustaf Amber came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered.
- Best of Submarines: Volume 3 on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered (Jan 2026)
- Episode 307 on Sword and Scale (Dec 2025)
What is Gustaf Amber mentioned alongside?
Gustaf Amber is most often mentioned alongside Cedar Creek, Andy Hicks and Margaret Hicks.
Mentioned together: Cedar Creek, Andy Hicks, Margaret Hicks, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Indiana State Police (ISP), Caitlyn Markham, John Carter, Art Institute of Cincinnati, Sacred Heart Festival, Bradley von Bargain