Submarines that helped win the war
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The book describes the careers and feats of 16 US submarines, part of the Silent Service that helped win the war for the Allied side and, eventually, survived the scrappers hammers to live on preserved in maritime memorials throughout the country.  Included are a brief description of a submarine and how it was like to live and fight inside one of the Balao, Gato and Tench classes of subs active in WWII.  There is also a chapter about the U505, a German U-boat captured intact in the Atlantic on June 4, 1944 and today in exposition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, ILL.
2483589
Cdr Stafford has done a good deal of study of the development of the Submarine.  He has covered the major users of submrines in the first two-thirds of the twentieth century.  His writing is generally accurate and in a style that is interesting and understandable to the historical student of naval warfare
4500372
I thought it was a good read on WW2 submarines. Lots of cool details and interesting facts that kept the stories going.
673591
Thanks to Admiral Lockwood putting together the amazing sagas of the Submarine Force during WW II. Most interestingly, he included the challenges, disappointments and advancements of the torpedoes, radar and other equipment aboard the subs. I was captivated with his witness aboard the USS Missouri for the surrender of Japan. As most submariners who were stationed at Pearl, Im more knowledgeable of the great man that Lockwood Hall was named after.
935599
This is a great book, It is written by the USS Barb sub Captain Eugene Fluckey. The book tells the fantastic story of one of the best submarines in the US Navy. The writing is fluid and easy to read and enjoy. The many operations the sub did was amazing. This sub literally re wrote submarine hunting tactics.
It is not written in a gung ho manner rather understated manner, the way the captain motivated his crew was a model of method for getting the absolute best out of his crew and boat.
If you enjoy reading about submarine warfare then this is the book for you, give it a read
4531635
Always great to read a first hand account about what actually happened, especially when it comes to submarines. As a Submariner myself I got a lot out this book, it must have been an amazing boat to work on and be a part of her crew. The descriptions of what they went through to get the boat built, to see and then into operation are very insightful.

Would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Submarines, the cold war and / or the exploration of the seas. A really great read
2005738
Amazing stories of the US Navy's submarine service during the Cold War. These are the stories of the people who did the cool ops that you have always hoped we were doing.  These submariners push the limits of bravery, patriotism, and courage often coming close to foolhardy.  The author has gone so far as to locate some of the Soviet submariners and has included their comments.  The stories begin after World War II and end only with the close of the Cold War.
26380
An excellent look at the a America use of Destroyer Escort as used by the Royal Navy during War World War 2. A lot of interesting information and photo's. Very useful for naval history majors.
4581770
While not the most action-packed of submarine narratives, this is perhaps one of the best written of the bunch, and I found it hard to put down.  In addition to the WWII patrols, descriptions of the snorkeling mechanism and procedures were interesting, as were the Korean War patrols.
2207363
Thanks in part to the real-image of Jack Kennedy on PT-109 and part to the TV-image of Quinton McHale on PT-73, the role of U.S. Navy PT Boats in the Second World War has assumed a larger place in collective memory than their actual contributions might suggest. Nevertheless, there have been relatively few books on this subject. Osprey's New Vanguard No. 148, US Patrol Torpedo Boats by Gordon L Rottman, provides a handy summary of these warships used in the Second World War, although its primary utility will be for model-builders. The author does succeed in inserting some tables with useful data, but the description on wartime operations in sparse.

The initial section describes the design and development of U.S. PT boats in the pre-war period, although the first prototypes were not ready until 1940. The U.S. Navy opted to build two main types of PT Boats: the 78-foot Elco and the 80-foot Higgins. A B/W overhead plate on page 10 shows the main differences between the two classes. There is also a very nice cutaway color plate of an Elco-Boat as well as five other color plates depicting various camouflage schemes used during the war - certainly useful for model builders. The author then describes the armament, propulsion and communications of the PT Boat classes. Initially, the U.S. Navy saw PT Boats as a cost-expedient means to threaten enemy capital ships with torpedo attack in shallow waters but in fact, PT Boats rarely went up against enemy warships larger than a destroyer. Instead, their main targets ended up being enemy barges and other coastal traffic.

There are several nice tables in this volume. One of the best lists a complete inventory of all US-built PT Boats, noting how many of each type were built each year and who received them (USN, Soviets or Britain). Another table lists PT Boat losses (of 69 lost in World War II, only 24 were lost to enemy action) and another lists all MTB Squadrons (listing areas of operations and dates of service). However, there is no data presented on cumulative PT Boat losses inflicted on the enemy, which would have helped to clarify their actual contributions.

 On page 28, slightly more than halfway through the volume, the author shifts to describing the PT Boat in Action. A big chunk of this section focuses on the PT Boat crews, followed by another chunk on forward bases and support units. A color plate depicting two Elco boats attacking a Japanese barge convoy in the Solomons is a bit crude. A short summary of combat operations is covered in just six pages, listing a few actions each from the South Pacific, English Channel and Mediterranean (don't expect much mention of PT-109, btw). Finally, the author mentions the handful of PT Boats still in existence today, including those at the PT Boat Museum in Fall River, MA (my hometown). Overall, not a bad volume but it has the feel of a Wikipedia article (incl. one photo used from the Wikipedia article on PT Boats) and the value-added content is a bit thin. As someone who has actually been to the PT Boat Museum, I think that there are a lot of photos and other material that could have been included, perhaps at the expense of cutting back a bit on the description of the boat's equipment.
2318041
The Men is a great first hand review of the experiences of men who served in submarines during World War II. Steve Jackson has done an excellent job in capturing thier experiences in their own words.
4053449
The photos showing restored Higgins boats are outstanding and gives the reader with the physical internals of the boats.  I have seen the Higgins boat at the Museum of the Pacific in Fredericksburg, TX, and at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA.  PT Boats were truly the most compact and lethal craft in the Navy inventory in WW2.  While the boats did not boast of a lot of kills against Japanese warships, they certainly made a mess of Japanese troop carrying barges.  Every page has photos or line drawings with concisely written captions.  A naval buffs treat.
3865966
A great book written by the man who commanded a great submarine. Factual and well written
2829922
Excellent account of German Submarine warfare during WWII. As a young boy, I witnessed some effects of U-boat activity (e. g. Coast Guard Cutters, a/c, and oil and debris, etc. (from sunken ships) on New Jersey beaches. As U. S. Navy (Aviator) Vet, I found Captain Luth's account "like it was!" We, and our strong ally, Great Britain, were indeed fortunate to have been successful in the Battle of the Atlantic. Principally, because of the size of our armed forces, strong allies, and, especially, our industrial might. The German submariners were tough, well-trained and lead, and very competent.
4366171
This review is commentary on the 2001 edition. It is the most complete history of WW2 US submarine action I have seen. It covers the failures and tradgedies of the early war years to the victories of 1944-45. A great read and a great value. There is nothing about the book that dates the information.
2816137
I was on the USS Princeton - CVS-37 for 9 months in 1958. This brought back great memories of the times & events of our anti submarine warfare exorcise. Our own nuclear subs challenged us as did a Russian nuclear sub. The ports of call were vivid memories  - Subic Bay, Cubi Point, Japan, Ceylon, Singapore, and many more. Crossing the equator initiations to become a shellback. ...
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THIS VICTORY SAVED THE USSR LATER ON AS THEY DID NOT HAVE AN TWO BATTLE FRUNTS . THE USSR THEN MINCED UP THE GERMAN WAR MACHINE