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Bubblehead1980 · 09-10-20, 12:45 AM

Thanks guys. I found most of those links. Just confused if the Brisbane Sub command was TF 72 or Submarines, 7th fleet , etc. The three big sub Admirals in the war are interesting to me. Lockwood seems to have been universally admired, respected and definitely ran a fine operation in SUBPAC. For others it seems 50/50, I believe it was because of how stubborn Christie was about the magnetic detonators, could be quite vindictive if someone "crossed" him and had a penchant for micromanagement. I recall Fluckey saying in his book he turned down Lockwood's offer to send Barb to Australia for a couple patrols due how Christie operated, which surprised Lockwood since Australia was the holy grail for WW 2 submariners. Fife was said to be a heavy handed micromanager. Going on pure memory as the book is put up with various books (moved recently) but believe Slade Cutter had issues with fife when Seahorse was out of Australia. Something about Fife micromanaging the paint schemes on subs, even those transients just in command for a patrol.

All good men. All human.All outstanding leaders. Just interesting is all.

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Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	Thanks guys. I found most of those links. Just confused if the Brisbane Sub command was TF 72 or Submarines, 7th fleet , etc. The three big sub Admirals in the war are interesting to me. Lockwood seems to have been universally admired, respected and definitely ran a fine operation in SUBPAC. For others it seems 50/50, I believe it was because of how stubborn Christie was about the magnetic detonators, could be quite vindictive if someone "crossed" him and had a penchant for micromanagement. I recall Fluckey saying in his book he turned down Lockwood's offer to send Barb to Australia for a couple patrols due how Christie operated, which surprised Lockwood since Australia was the holy grail for WW 2 submariners. Fife was said to be a heavy handed micromanager. Going on pure memory as the book is put up with various books (moved recently) but believe Slade Cutter had issues with fife when Seahorse was out of Australia. Something about Fife micromanaging the paint schemes on subs, even those transients just in command for a patrol. All good men. All human.All outstanding leaders. Just interesting is all.