A Very Interesting Read

cdrsubron7 · 10-12-10, 08:20 PM

I've just finished reading a very interesting book about the Battle of Leyte Gulf. I read many different accounts on the sea battle at Leyte Gulf, but I have found this one the most interesting on this subject. The book is called Sea Of Thunder and is written by Evan Thomas. He mainly focuses on four personalities that partook in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Two from the American side and two from the the Japanese side. The two on the Japanese side were Admirals Kurita and Ugaki. On the American side was Admiral William Halsey and Commander Evans who commanded the USS Johnston. The USS Johnston was a escorting destroyer of Taffey Three when the Japanese Center Force that came through the San Bernadino Straits under the command of Admiral Kurita.

This is a book I would recommend to anyone has has an interest in WW II such as I do. It is a very good read. You can find a review of the book here.

Alky · 10-12-10, 08:42 PM

For those that are interested in the U-Boat side of things, I found the biography of Werner Hirschmann, the engineering officer on U-190 a fascinating story. The boat was surrendered to the Canadian navy at the end of the war and he tells of his life as a POW. Eventually he returns to Canada and becomes a citizen. He was still alive in Toronto in the late 90's. Excellent book full of interesting personal stuff that he did during his training

http://www.uboat.net/books/item/2248

Dignan · 10-12-10, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrsubron7

I've just finished reading a very interesting book about the Battle of Leyte Gulf. I read many different accounts on the sea battle at Leyte Gulf, but I have found this one the most interesting on this subject. The book is called Sea Of Thunder and is written by Evan Thomas. He mainly focuses on four personalities that partook in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Two from the American side and two from the the Japanese side. The two on the Japanese side were Admirals Kurita and Ugaki. On the American side was Admiral William Halsey and Commander Evans who commanded the USS Johnston. The USS Johnston was a escorting destroyer of Taffey Three when the Japanese Center Force that came through the San Bernadino Straits under the command of Admiral Kurita.

This is a book I would recommend to anyone has has an interest in WW II such as I do. It is a very good read. You can find a review of the book here.

I own it and I concur....great read

WernherVonTrapp · 10-12-10, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the intel, sir.

I will definitely add that to my list of unfinished books.

Yes sir, I'm trying sir.

Armistead · 10-13-10, 01:04 AM

This is a must read, fairly recent and just got it, just read the first chapter

"War beneath the waves"
http://jacksonville.com/entertainmen...-beneath-waves

short clip, very interested in finishing the book. I heard before the Captain and other leading officers either panicked or became incapacitated, not sure which, but for a young diving officer to take command,

"Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take
command"

Bubblehead1980 · 10-13-10, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

This is a must read, fairly recent and just got it, just read the first chapter

"War beneath the waves"
http://jacksonville.com/entertainmen...-beneath-waves

short clip, very interested in finishing the book. I heard before the Captain and other leading officers either panicked or became incapacitated, not sure which, but for a young diving officer to take command,

"Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take
command"

Def going to pick that one up! Amazing story.

10-12-10, 08:20 PM	#1
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	A Very Interesting Read I've just finished reading a very interesting book about the Battle of Leyte Gulf. I read many different accounts on the sea battle at Leyte Gulf, but I have found this one the most interesting on this subject. The book is called Sea Of Thunder and is written by Evan Thomas. He mainly focuses on four personalities that partook in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Two from the American side and two from the the Japanese side. The two on the Japanese side were Admirals Kurita and Ugaki. On the American side was Admiral William Halsey and Commander Evans who commanded the USS Johnston. The USS Johnston was a escorting destroyer of Taffey Three when the Japanese Center Force that came through the San Bernadino Straits under the command of Admiral Kurita. This is a book I would recommend to anyone has has an interest in WW II such as I do. It is a very good read. You can find a review of the book here. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

10-12-10, 08:42 PM	#2
Alky Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 258 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	For those that are interested in the U-Boat side of things, I found the biography of Werner Hirschmann, the engineering officer on U-190 a fascinating story. The boat was surrendered to the Canadian navy at the end of the war and he tells of his life as a POW. Eventually he returns to Canada and becomes a citizen. He was still alive in Toronto in the late 90's. Excellent book full of interesting personal stuff that he did during his training http://www.uboat.net/books/item/2248 __________________

10-12-10, 10:07 PM	#4
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the intel, sir. I will definitely add that to my list of unfinished books. Yes sir, I'm trying sir. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

10-13-10, 01:04 AM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	This is a must read, fairly recent and just got it, just read the first chapter "War beneath the waves" http://jacksonville.com/entertainmen...-beneath-waves short clip, very interested in finishing the book. I heard before the Captain and other leading officers either panicked or became incapacitated, not sure which, but for a young diving officer to take command, "Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take Indecision by the captain, who was suffering an incapacitating panic attack, forced young, inexperienced diving officer Lt. Charlie Rush to take command"