Fluckey, Eugene B
Thunder Below
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252066702
- author:
- Fluckey, Eugene B
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 464
- Genre:
- Naval forces & warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
The USS Barb Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II Under the leadership of Captain Gene Fluckey, the USS Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. This gripping account of the Barb's exploits reveals how her crew developed innovative ideas and tactics that changed the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. The Barb's unique approach to submarine warfare involved pursuing enemy ships on the surface, attacking in swift and precise style, and using rocket missiles and night-time ambushes to sink convoys. The crew's confidence and personal excellence helped drive success, with the team working together to develop new strategies and tactics. This book draws on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and archival documents from the Japanese Navy to tell the story of the USS Barb and her fearless captain.
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