Final Patrol
True Stories of World War II Submarines
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- 4٫99 US$
وصف الناشر
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 Patrol takes a fascinating look at these subs and the personal stories of the brave sailors who lived, fought, and often died in them. Now, visitors can climb into these cramped steel cylinders, peer through their torpedo tubes, and imagine diving under the sea - perhaps for the last time - to stalk a fanatical enemy who threatened our nation's freedom.
مراجعات العملاء
Disappointing
There’s a sameness to each chapter that becomes monotonous. The bravery of the men who sailed these boats deserves honor and respect. But their stories get lost as the author stresses where each boat is today and how it came to be there.