Final Patrol True Stories of World War II Submarines

Name: Final Patrol True Stories of World War II Submarines
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ISBN: 9780451219510

ISBN-10: 0451219511

ISBN-13: 9780451219510

Edition: 2006

Authors: Don Keith

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The riveting story behind the submarines that wreaked havoc during World War II-from the award-winning author of In the Course of Duty During World War II, the U.S. Navy's submarine service suffered the highest casualty percentage of all the American armed forces, losing one in five submariners. But despite the odds, these underwater warriors accounted for almost 60 percent of Japanese shipping losses, and were a major factor in winning the war. 16 U.S. submarines-and one German U-Boat-that saw action during WWII are now open to the public. Most have been restored and authentically equipped. Final Patroltakes a fascinating look at these subs and the personal stories of the brave sailors…

Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/3/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.06" wide x 9.02" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Don Keith is a 25-year broadcast veteran, a career that included earning a number of awards as a broadcast journalist and media personality. He has published 15 books, including the national best seller, Final Bearing .



Prologue


Inside a World War II "Diesel Boat"


USS Cod (SS-224)


USS Drum (SS-228)


USS Silversides (SS-236)


USS Cavalla (SS-244)


USS Cobia (SS-245)


USS Croaker (SS-246)


USS Bowfin (SS-287)


USS Ling (SS-297)


USS Lionfish (SS-298)


USS Batfish (SS-310)


USS Becuna (SS-319)


USS Clamagore (SS-343)


USS Pampanito (SS-383)


USS Razorback (SS-394)


USS Torsk (SS-423)


USS Requin (SS-481)


German U-505


Epilogue


Author's Note


Appendix


Index