moscowexile
09-04-08, 07:57 AM
The man who, together with his 4-man midget XE3 submarine, sank the IJN heavy cruiser Takao 6 days before the end of the war, died September 1st. Lt-Cdr Frazer RNVR and his diver were each awarded the VC for their courage.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ltcdr-ian-fraser-vc-submarine-commander-who-sank-the-japanese-cruiser-takao-917999.html
Having read the above obituary wherein the lieutenant-commander's and his crew's hair raising exploits are described, I couldn't help but wonder at the seeming futility of war: had they waited a few more days, they needn't have bothered.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ltcdr-ian-fraser-vc-submarine-commander-who-sank-the-japanese-cruiser-takao-917999.html
Having read the above obituary wherein the lieutenant-commander's and his crew's hair raising exploits are described, I couldn't help but wonder at the seeming futility of war: had they waited a few more days, they needn't have bothered.