The USS Swordfish: The World War II Patrols of the First American Submarine to Sink a Japanese Ship
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| Management number | 232064015 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$6.89 | Model Number | 232064015 | ||
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Among the more than 260 American submarines that patrolled the Pacific during World War II, the USS Swordfish in 1941 was the first to sink a Japanese armed merchant ship, marking the beginning of the submarine's colorful history. A series of seven commanders led Swordfish's 13 war patrols. Each skipper had a distinct leadership style. Some were successful in sinking enemy ships; others returned to port empty-handed. Yet all patrols risked dangerously close encounters with the enemy and the unforgiving nature of the open sea. Drawing on archival sources and interviews with veteran sailors, this first full-length history of the Swordfish provides detailed accounts of each patrol and covers the mysterious disappearance of the legendary submarine on its final mission. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1476677743 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1476677743 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.47 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 234 pages |
| Publication date | October 9, 2019 |
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