War in the boats "the book"

indy · 06-15-09, 11:46 PM

Hello Guys,
I just finished reading one of the most interesting sub books called "War in the boats" most of you hard core have likely read it already, but I just had to post this, in this book Capt. Ruhe, the author, captures the essence of the submarine officer. The frustrations, hardships, fear, and ultimate glory of the silent service are powerfully captured. The patrol accounts are spine-tingling and not all captains are spit and polish, like in some other sub books i have read, he makes you feel as if you were there. Capt. Ruhe details all his daily concerns, both as a junior officer, and as the Executive officer. You get a good feel for his leadership style, and those of the other wardroom officers. The book is easy to read and he adds his own home brand of humor and ancedotes. I Recommend it to all. Indy

Other sub books I have read.
1. Clear the bridge by R.H. Okane
2. Nothing friendly in the by Vicinity. Conner
3. Submarine by E.L. Beach
4. Spadfish by S.L. Moore
5. In the course of Duty. Don Keith
6. Silent Running. Calvert
7. Silent Victory by C. Blair
8. Thunder Below
9. Run Silent, Run Deep
10. War in Boats by Capt. W. J. Ruhe
11. Wahoo
12. Submarine Diary
13. Nothing friendly in the Vicinity by Claude C. Conner
14. Gunfish by Claude M. Pearson
15. We were Pirates R. Schults & J. Shell
16. In the Course of Duty by Don Keith
17. Steel Sharks by Capt W.W. Jaffee
18. Depth of Courage by Whitlock &Smith
19. Galloping Ghost by Carl LaVo
20. The Rescue by Steven Trent Smith
21. Cruisers for Breakfast by J. G. Mansfield
22. Maru Killer by David Bouslog
23. Unrestricted Warfare by James F. DeRose
24. Slade Cutter Submarine Warrior by Carl LaVo

If you can recommend a good sub book Of WWII please do, I would very much like to hear you thoughts. thanks Indy

XTBilly · 06-16-09, 12:59 AM

The Story of the Japanese Submarine Fleet

Written by Mochitsura Hashimoto.

Armistead · 06-16-09, 06:37 AM

No book collection on sub warfare would be complete without "Thunder Below".

From the U-boat side, just an amazing story of what those poor U-boat crews went through after 43, read "Iron Coffins."

Mr.O'Bannon · 06-16-09, 09:51 AM

Steel Boat, Iron Hearts is also a great inside look at the U-Boats from a enlisted mans perspective.

kylesplanet · 06-16-09, 11:59 AM

As said earlier, Thunder Below is a must.

AVGWarhawk · 06-16-09, 12:19 PM

Wolf Pack: The American Submarine Strategy That Helped Defeat Japan Steven Trent.

sharkbit · 06-16-09, 12:20 PM

They're works of fiction, but they are very realistic and read like non-fiction. And they better-they were written by someone who was there-Edward L. Beach.

They're a trilogy:

Run Silent, Run Deep
Dust on the Sea
Cold is the Sea (takes place during the cold war but finishes out the trilogy)

06-15-09, 11:46 PM	#1
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	War in the boats "the book" Hello Guys, I just finished reading one of the most interesting sub books called "War in the boats" most of you hard core have likely read it already, but I just had to post this, in this book Capt. Ruhe, the author, captures the essence of the submarine officer. The frustrations, hardships, fear, and ultimate glory of the silent service are powerfully captured. The patrol accounts are spine-tingling and not all captains are spit and polish, like in some other sub books i have read, he makes you feel as if you were there. Capt. Ruhe details all his daily concerns, both as a junior officer, and as the Executive officer. You get a good feel for his leadership style, and those of the other wardroom officers. The book is easy to read and he adds his own home brand of humor and ancedotes. I Recommend it to all. Indy Other sub books I have read. 1. Clear the bridge by R.H. Okane 2. Nothing friendly in the by Vicinity. Conner 3. Submarine by E.L. Beach 4. Spadfish by S.L. Moore 5. In the course of Duty. Don Keith 6. Silent Running. Calvert 7. Silent Victory by C. Blair 8. Thunder Below 9. Run Silent, Run Deep 10. War in Boats by Capt. W. J. Ruhe 11. Wahoo 12. Submarine Diary 13. Nothing friendly in the Vicinity by Claude C. Conner 14. Gunfish by Claude M. Pearson 15. We were Pirates R. Schults & J. Shell 16. In the Course of Duty by Don Keith 17. Steel Sharks by Capt W.W. Jaffee 18. Depth of Courage by Whitlock &Smith 19. Galloping Ghost by Carl LaVo 20. The Rescue by Steven Trent Smith 21. Cruisers for Breakfast by J. G. Mansfield 22. Maru Killer by David Bouslog 23. Unrestricted Warfare by James F. DeRose 24. Slade Cutter Submarine Warrior by Carl LaVo If you can recommend a good sub book Of WWII please do, I would very much like to hear you thoughts. thanks Indy Last edited by indy; 08-30-11 at 12:00 PM. Reason: More Books

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XTBilly Officer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 242 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Real story of a surviving I-Boat captain. The Story of the Japanese Submarine Fleet Written by Mochitsura Hashimoto.

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kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	As said earlier, Thunder Below is a must. __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Wolf Pack: The American Submarine Strategy That Helped Defeat Japan Steven Trent. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-16-09, 12:20 PM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	They're works of fiction, but they are very realistic and read like non-fiction. And they better-they were written by someone who was there-Edward L. Beach. They're a trilogy: Run Silent, Run Deep Dust on the Sea Cold is the Sea (takes place during the cold war but finishes out the trilogy) __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

06-16-09, 06:37 AM	#3
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	No book collection on sub warfare would be complete without "Thunder Below". From the U-boat side, just an amazing story of what those poor U-boat crews went through after 43, read "Iron Coffins."

06-16-09, 09:51 AM	#4
Mr.O'Bannon Watch Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 22 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Steel Boat, Iron Hearts is also a great inside look at the U-Boats from a enlisted mans perspective.