Sink ‘Em All: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific

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Originally published in 1951, in Sink ‘Em All: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific Vice-Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, who commanded the U.S. submarines in the Pacific during the greater part of World War II, provides an official account of wartime successes and tragedies. Writing with writes complete authority and authenticity, he describes his efforts to improve the provisions and after-patrol accommodations of the submariners, and of his on-going struggle to improve the effectiveness of torpedoes and other tools vital to the war effort.

“It is to be hoped that this interesting narrative will be widely read, and that the exploits of our “Silent Service” will take their proper place in the minds of our citizens. Certainly no one is better qualified to tell this story than the author, Vice-Admiral Charles A. Lockwood [...]”—Foreword by Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S. Navy

Another fascinating read from Vice-Admiral Lockwood, and a valuable addition to your collection.

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Harry Harpham
December 28, 2022
A real insight of the silent service, of the young men who are classed as still on patrol a book that tells the story of these young men made old by the strain of the fight to survive the depth charge attacks hunted by day & night some making the ultimate sacrifice, for these men we salute them & say God bless you all.
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Alexander C
November 9, 2019
A very comprehensive insight into the submarine war against the Japanese, get a good map before you start reading to be able to identify all the locations, this Will make it more meaningful.
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Allen Rivera
November 26, 2017
Great command perspective of the war. A little tedious at times with constant tonnage reports but very interesting and informative.
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CHARLES ANDREWS LOCKWOOD (May 6, 1890 - June 7, 1967) was a vice-admiral and flag officer of the United States Navy. He is known in submarine history as the commander of Submarine Force Pacific Fleet during World War II. He devised tactics for the effective use of submarines, making the members and elements of “silent service” key players in the Pacific victory. After the war, Lockwood served as the Naval Inspector General until his retirement in June 1947. In retirement at Los Gatos, California, he authored and contributed to several best-selling books on naval history and submarine operations, including Tragedy at Honda, Sink ‘Em All, Through Hell and Deep Water, Hell at 50 Fathoms, Zoomies, Subs and Zeros, Hellcats of the Sea, Battles of the Philippine Sea, and Down to The Sea in Subs: My Life in the U.S. Navy. He died in 1967, aged 77. CHESTER W. NIMITZ (February 24, 1885 - February 20, 1966) was a fleet admiral of the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CinCPac), for U.S. naval forces and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas (CinCPOA), for U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II. He was the leading U.S. Navy authority on submarines and the United States’ last surviving officer who served in the rank of fleet admiral. He died in 1966, aged 80.

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