You both posted on the O'Kane thread, and maybe you have read it already, but if you haven't, "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" is another book that everyone should read at some time in their lives. The men on those boats were exceptional....

Are you referring to The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, by James D Hornfischer?

Never heard of it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Yea, I didn't have it sitting right here....LOL

Pretty good book, eh?

I fixed it....

I'd recommend "The Terrible Hours" by Peter Maas, it tells the story of 'Swede' Momsen, an officer who fought to have submarine rescue recognized, staffed and equipped to save lives of trapped submariners. In 1939, during sea trials, the USS Squalus went to the bottom in 250 feet of water. Momsen's untested theories, training and men (and his home-made equipment) were put to the test.

Sycamore

Sgt,

I�ll keep that in mind as I�m always looking for a good book. My interest is in general WWII history and I read a little bit about everything. I read O�Kane�s books because I wanted to familiarize myself with WWII US Submarine operations. I also read Das Boot which was terrifying. I also read the war patrol notes of the USS Pampanito and USS Bowfin after touring each.

First person accounts are always great to read because the add real flavor to the history.