Looking for a WWII era Sub book that...

Camaero · 04-22-07, 01:51 AM

Talks about not only what happened on the boat, but also gives a fair description about life back in port. Not enough books touch on this part and I happen to be intersted in it. What did the captain did in port, on leave, etc.. Anyone have any good recommendations?

Platapus · 04-22-07, 10:32 AM

Wake of the Wahoo is a book that delves more in to the interpersonal aspects of WWII sub life. There is a little bit about shore activities.

Might be worth checking out.

Sailor Steve · 04-22-07, 04:35 PM

Funny thing, I can't think of any offhand. For surface ship crew activities in port, The Cruel Sea and The Caine Mutiny both have lengthy descriptions of refits and upgrades, bookkeeping and leave, but I'm drawing a blank on sub books.

Camaero · 04-22-07, 09:53 PM

Cool deal. I ordered it from www.submarinebooks.com

For anyone else interested you can get a new one here:http://www.submarinebooks.com/Wahoo.htm

And a used one here:http://www.submarinebooks.com/PBWakeWahoo.htm

Heibges · 04-25-07, 07:45 PM

Let's not forget "Mister Roberts."

Although it's not a sub book either.

Camaero · 05-03-07, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Wake of the Wahoo is a book that delves more in to the interpersonal aspects of WWII sub life. There is a little bit about shore activities.

Might be worth checking out.

I am really enjoying Wake of the Wahoo right now. Thanks for the suggestion!

Maybe The Cruel Sea will be next on my list.

AirborneTD · 05-06-07, 12:47 PM

US Subs Down Under (Brisbane 1942-1945) goes into some detail regarding this.
It is by Jones and Nunan.

I also concur with Wake of the Wahoo. Great book.

Dowly · 05-07-07, 05:14 AM

Iron Coffins

Camaero · 05-12-07, 04:36 AM

I have two more questions. First, is it ok to read Dust on the Sea before Run Silent Run Deep?

Also, what do you think about Thunder Below about the USS Barb?

I really need to get Iron Coffins too! I could spend days caught up in these great stories if only time would allow damnit. When I was reading Wake of Wahoo I would be at school and there would be all kinds of chaos around me but I would completely forget where I was at and just be riding along the Japanese coast with the crew.

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Looking for a WWII era Sub book that... Talks about not only what happened on the boat, but also gives a fair description about life back in port. Not enough books touch on this part and I happen to be intersted in it. What did the captain did in port, on leave, etc.. Anyone have any good recommendations? __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Funny thing, I can't think of any offhand. For surface ship crew activities in port, The Cruel Sea and The Caine Mutiny both have lengthy descriptions of refits and upgrades, bookkeeping and leave, but I'm drawing a blank on sub books. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Cool deal. I ordered it from www.submarinebooks.com For anyone else interested you can get a new one here:http://www.submarinebooks.com/Wahoo.htm And a used one here:http://www.submarinebooks.com/PBWakeWahoo.htm __________________

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Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Let's not forget "Mister Roberts." Although it's not a sub book either. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

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AirborneTD Engineer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 204 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	US Subs Down Under (Brisbane 1942-1945) goes into some detail regarding this. It is by Jones and Nunan. I also concur with Wake of the Wahoo. Great book. __________________ "You know, you might get surrounded." "We're paratroopers, Lieutenant. We're supposed to be surrounded." --Band of Brothers

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,377 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Wake of the Wahoo is a book that delves more in to the interpersonal aspects of WWII sub life. There is a little bit about shore activities. Might be worth checking out.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Iron Coffins

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I have two more questions. First, is it ok to read Dust on the Sea before Run Silent Run Deep? Also, what do you think about Thunder Below about the USS Barb? I really need to get Iron Coffins too! I could spend days caught up in these great stories if only time would allow damnit. When I was reading Wake of Wahoo I would be at school and there would be all kinds of chaos around me but I would completely forget where I was at and just be riding along the Japanese coast with the crew. __________________