New Book Tells True Stories of Navy Enlisted Submariners on Patrol in the Pacific during WW II

With this post I wanted to pass along some information about a new book on submariners during World War II.

If you like the short description given here, be sure to click on the linked book title for more about the book and where to buy it.

I'm hoping to bring more information about submarine related books and reviews to the blog.

Dave Schueler
Seattle USSVI Base Newsletter Editor

More than 3,500 men, more than 23 percent of the American submarine force, never returned from their World War II missions. Their submarines had few crew comforts, and duty on “the boats” was one of the most statistically deadly, physically demanding and emotionally challenging assignments for those serving in the U.S. Navy. War patrols were so exhausting that submarine sailors were often given a month of rest after each 30- to 60-day patrol. With all the hardships, one might think the Navy would have trouble finding recruits. However, the men worked long, trained hard, and used their wits to fight for a coveted place on the front line of the Pacific war.

The Men: American Enlisted Submariners in World War II recounts the real story of these undersea warriors, told by the men who lived it. The author’s interviews with submarine veterans allow these unique and important stories to be told from first-hand reports. Descriptions of depth charge attacks, crew activities and traditions, and even capture by the enemy add thrilling details to this rich historical account. Never before published photographs and informative charts provide a unique glimpse into the conditions faced by these brave enlisted men. Readers will be hooked by this fascinating examination of the men who lived, fought and died on the front lines of World War II’s Pacific submarine war.