James Scott
The War Below: The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439176849
- author:
- James Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Childrens Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.3 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The War Below: The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan The story of the US submarine force that played a crucial role in winning World War II in the Pacific is one of bravery, camaraderie, and tragedy. This book tells the riveting tale of three submarines, Silversides, Drum, and Tang, and their heroic efforts to sink enemy freighters and transports. Through over 100 interviews with submarine veterans and thousands of pages of previously unpublished letters and diaries, James Scott recounts incredible feats of courage and unimaginable tragedy. The submarines faced extreme danger, with a high casualty rate among crew members and a significant loss of precious supplies. This sacrifice had a profound impact on the war, leading to the Japanese resorting to suicidal kamikaze missions and civilians facing severe shortages. The War Below provides a unique perspective on the battle for the Pacific, offering a glimpse into the lives of the brave volunteers who took the fight to the enemy's coastline.
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