Description
Book SynopsisDescribes naval tactics and weaponry precisely, and provides information gleaned from translations of the orders from the Japanese high command to Submarine Squadron 7. The author details the challenges of communal life aboard ship and explains the intense loyalty that bonds crew members for life.
Trade ReviewThis book will appeal to World War II buffs and researchers in the evolution of anti-submarine warfare, the development of successful leadership qualities, and the culture of shipboard life and the naval hierarchy." —Thomas Wildenberg, author of
Destined for Glory: Dive Bombing, Midway, and the Introduction of Carrier Air PowerTable of Contents
- Preface
- 1. From Sweet Home Alabama to the Navy
- 2. Gearing Up for War
- 3. North Atlantic Convoys
- 4. Armed Guard
- 5. Sub-Chaser Training
- 6. PC Commander
- 7. The Birth of USS England
- 8. Pollywogs in the Pacific
- 9. The Twelve Days of USS England
- 10. The Aftermath
- 11. Prelude to the Philippines
- 12. Combat Plus
- 13. A Suicide Bombing
- 14. Home at Last
