Depths of Courage

"To preserve the Submarine Force's heroic tales of war beneath the sea. critically acclaimed author and military historian Flint Whitlock, in collaboration with decorated WWII submarine veteran Ron Smith, set out on a journey of more than two years to interview submariners and to record their stories of the Pacific Campaign before the memories of their endeavors are lost forever." "Here are accounts of life aboard a WWII submarine as recounted by Ron Smith, fellow veteran Clay Decker, and others who fought in the "silent service" - from the crippling attack on Pearl Harbor that made the small Submarine Force the primary defense against the Japanese fleet through the long struggle to push the enemy across the Pacific, to the unconditional surrender of Japan on VJ day, and beyond." "With vivid action and haunting clarity, and fully illustrated with photos, maps, and technical schematics, this volume will transport you back in time to experience the sights and smells of life on a submarine, the raw exhilaration and ever-present fear, and the stalwart courage and sacrifice of the brave submariners who gave their all for their country."--BOOK JACKET.Whitlock, Flint is the author of 'Depths of Courage ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780425217436 and ISBN 0425217434.