US Submarine Crewman 1941-45

US Submarine Crewman 1941-45

US Submarine Crewman 1941-45

US Submarine Crewman 1941-45

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Overview

This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the "Silent Service" to spearhead the naval war against Japan, cutting her supply routes and neutralizing her naval threat. By August 1945, US Navy submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the "Silent Service" were not without consequence 3,500 American crewmen lost their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782001447
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 07/20/2012
Series: Warrior , #82
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
File size: 11 MB
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About the Author

Robert Philip Hargis was born December 7 1959, and gained his BA in History from California State University San Bernadino. He currently works as a High School teacher, teaching United States History and Western Civilization. A militaria collector for over 25 years, he also has a close involvement in living history presentations. He is married with two children, and lives in California.

Velimir Vuksic is a talented and experienced military illustrator and author, whose published work covers a wide variety of periods, conflicts and armies. He has worked for numerous magazines over the years, including Military Illustrated. A native of Croatia, Velimir has also served in the armed forces, as a paratrooper.
Velimir Vuksic is a talented and experienced military illustrator, whose published work covers a wide variety of periods, conflicts and armies. He has worked for numerous magazines over the years, including Military Illustrated. A native of Croatia, Velimir has also served in the armed forces as a paratrooper. He lives and works in Croatia.

Table of Contents

Introduction4
The Story of Us Submarines in World War Two4
Chronology8
Recruitment and Training10
Submarine Assignment and Crew Life19
The Officers21
The Men26
Liberty and Leave32
War Patrol: The Undersea War Against Japan44
1939-1941: Plans and Preparations
1941-1942: Holding the Line
1943-1944: Island Hopping
1945: The Final Act
Boats on Patrol46
Attack Procedures
Other Missions: Lifeguard, Raids and Recon, Surface Actions
Select Submarine and Navy Glossary54
Museums and Collections56
Select Bibliography and Notes58
Plate Commentaries59
Index64
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