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Run Silent, Run Deep (Classics of Naval Literature) Summary:
By Edward Latimer Beach 
Publisher:   US Naval Institute Press 
Number Of Pages:   343 
Publication Date:   1986-03 

Product Description: 
An American equivalent of Das Boot, this gripping, bestselling novel of submarine warfare inspired a well-known Hollywood film starring Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable. Set in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tension-filled story focuses on an American submarine captain given orders to destroy Japanese shipping in the Pacific. At first his missions go well, but when he takes on an infamous Japanese destroyer, nicknamed Bungo Pete, a terrifying game of cat and mouse begins. From the training of the crew right through to the breathtaking climax, this tale is absolutely riveting, and will have fans of military writers such as Tom Clancy cheering. Edward L. Beach graduated from the U.S. Navy"s submarine school just two weeks after Pearl Harbor, and fought in the Pacific for the rest of the war. Run Silent, Run Deep was his first novel and became an immediate bestseller. 

Summary: An Excellent Submarine Story! Rating: 5 
Run Silent, Run Deep is a fictional account of a submarine commander and his crew during their war patrols in the Pacific against the Japanese. Part of the reason why the submarine service in World War II, was referred to as the "Silent Service", their missions and what they accomplished, was never made public. This allow this branch of the United States Navy, to remain very effective during World War II through today. Commander Edward Beach was a veteran submarine officer during the War in the Pacific. His wartime experience allowed him to tell a very effective story about submarine warfare against the Japanese, without violating any security procedures that were in place at the time. The character of Commander P.J. Richardson, was portrayed as any submarine commander would be, during the war. He cared for the men and officers who served under him. As the same time, he wanted and expected their best when it was needed. As any effective submarine commander would do in the time of war, Commander Richardson had to develop new battle tactics against the Japanese. During the time of war, new battle tactics was the difference between life and death! During World War II, the submarine commanders who came up new tactics during battle, were winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor! Run Silent, Run Deep, was an excellent wartime story of a submarine commander and his crew during World War II. Commander Richardson received a second chance to prove a theory about the Bungo Straits. In order to prove his theory correct, meant developing new tactics. The tension between the Captain and his crew and the Captain and his executive officer, added the drama to the story. In the long run, the Captain was proven to be correct. It is very easy to get lost in the pages of this book. The movie "Run Silent, Run Deep" was excellent movie. Clark Cable and Burt Lancaster did an excellent job in the roles they portrayed. However, the story in Commander Beach"s novel, goes into greater detail. If you like stories about World War II in the Pacific or Naval battles, Run Silent, Run Deep, would an excellent addition to anyone"s personal library. Commander Beach was very effective in telling this story! 

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