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US Submarine Crewman 1941—45
by Robert Hargis
Illustrated by Velimir Vuksic

New Softbound edition 7 1/4 X 9 3/4

64 pages, 46 black and white photographs, 8 color illustrations

This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the United States Navy submarine force of World War II from 1941 to 1945. Covering recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences. 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 of 1945, American submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the "Silent Service" were not without consequence—3,500 American officers and crewmen lost their lives and 52 boats failed to return from patrol. 
   Some of the chapters in this new book include: "The Story of US Submarines in World War Two"—"Recruitment and Training"—"Submarine Assignment and Crew Life"—"Officers"—"The Men"—"Liberty and Leave"—"War Patrol..."—"Boats on Patrol" and much, much more. 

64 pages, 46 black and white photographs, 8 color illustrations, and an index. A must-have for all naval history buffs!

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