Recommended reading in anticipation of SH IV

mookiemookie · 11-17-06, 09:03 PM

I loved SH3, and I own and have read Iron Coffins, the U-boat Commander's Handbook, Operation Drumbeat and Hitler's U-boat War (both volumes). Those books were great for getting a feel for the U-boat side of things in the war and what those sailors experiences were.

My question now is what books are good to read in order to get a feel for US submarine operations in the Pacific? I don't know much about it, as I've always been a fan of the European theatre when it comes to WW2 history. Any recommendations on a good place to start?

AirborneTD · 11-17-06, 09:40 PM

My favorite (which I read over the summer) is "Silent Victory" by Clay Blair.
It covers the entire US sub campaign against Imperial Japan. Excellent read. It covers in text and appendices just about every US sub patrol sent out. I wouldn't doubt it may be too tedious for some, but I found it facinating.

panthercules · 11-22-06, 09:15 PM

I'm gearing up for this myself - just won a copy of this on eBay:

UNITED STATES SUBMARINE OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II by Theodore Roscoe. It was published in 1954 by THE UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE Annapolis, Maryland. This book was prepared by Theodore Roscoe for the Bureau of Naval Personnel from official records, patrol reports, and material assembled by Submarine Force historians under the supervision of Rear Admiral R. G. Voge, U.S.Navy. It has 577 pages with over 200 photos, diagrams, maps, battle charts, etc.

I'm hoping it lives up to the hype - can't wait till it gets here so I can get started

bookworm_020 · 11-22-06, 09:24 PM

Clear the Bridge by Dick O'kane

Tells the story of the U.S.S. Tang by the man who captained her from launch to destruction. Tang is ranked as one of the most successful boats in the Pacific.

Skorn · 11-23-06, 02:39 PM

Heh, just finishing up the last couple chaptes of that book right now. Definately a good read!

bookworm_020 · 11-23-06, 05:51 PM

"Take her deep" by I. J. Galantin is also a good read if you want to know what it's like to be at the wrong end of a Japanese depth charge. His boat, the U.S.S. Halibut survived the worst depthcharge given to a boat that made it back to base. The Hull was buckled in from the force of the explosions!

AG124 · 11-23-06, 09:54 PM

Check out this thread - I think there are some good recommendations here, including ones that I made.:hmm:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=100931

11-17-06, 09:03 PM	#1
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Recommended reading in anticipation of SH IV I loved SH3, and I own and have read Iron Coffins, the U-boat Commander's Handbook, Operation Drumbeat and Hitler's U-boat War (both volumes). Those books were great for getting a feel for the U-boat side of things in the war and what those sailors experiences were. My question now is what books are good to read in order to get a feel for US submarine operations in the Pacific? I don't know much about it, as I've always been a fan of the European theatre when it comes to WW2 history. Any recommendations on a good place to start? __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-17-06, 09:40 PM	#2
AirborneTD Engineer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 204 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Pac War Sub Books My favorite (which I read over the summer) is "Silent Victory" by Clay Blair. It covers the entire US sub campaign against Imperial Japan. Excellent read. It covers in text and appendices just about every US sub patrol sent out. I wouldn't doubt it may be too tedious for some, but I found it facinating. __________________ "You know, you might get surrounded." "We're paratroopers, Lieutenant. We're supposed to be surrounded." --Band of Brothers

11-22-06, 09:15 PM	#3
panthercules The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,336 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I'm gearing up for this myself - just won a copy of this on eBay: UNITED STATES SUBMARINE OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II by Theodore Roscoe. It was published in 1954 by THE UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE Annapolis, Maryland. This book was prepared by Theodore Roscoe for the Bureau of Naval Personnel from official records, patrol reports, and material assembled by Submarine Force historians under the supervision of Rear Admiral R. G. Voge, U.S.Navy. It has 577 pages with over 200 photos, diagrams, maps, battle charts, etc. I'm hoping it lives up to the hype - can't wait till it gets here so I can get started __________________

11-22-06, 09:24 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Clear the Bridge by Dick O'kane Tells the story of the U.S.S. Tang by the man who captained her from launch to destruction. Tang is ranked as one of the most successful boats in the Pacific. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-23-06, 02:39 PM	#5
Skorn Bosun Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 64 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Heh, just finishing up the last couple chaptes of that book right now. Definately a good read! __________________ Admiral Skorn (Ret.) Seawolves Virtual Military Command http://www.seawolves.org skorn17@hotmail.com ICQ 92296172 Every ship can be a minesweeper...once.

11-23-06, 05:51 PM	#6
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	"Take her deep" by I. J. Galantin is also a good read if you want to know what it's like to be at the wrong end of a Japanese depth charge. His boat, the U.S.S. Halibut survived the worst depthcharge given to a boat that made it back to base. The Hull was buckled in from the force of the explosions! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-23-06, 09:54 PM	#7
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Pacific Subs Books Check out this thread - I think there are some good recommendations here, including ones that I made.:hmm: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=100931 __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html