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)

mike_espo · 06-16-09, 12:41 PM

Am reading War in the Boats now. About 3/4 the way through. Excellent read. Loved the early war stuff with the S boats.

Platapus · 06-16-09, 01:59 PM

I think this is a great thread.

Is there any way we can move it to the books forum?

I just finished Sliderules and Submarines but I can't really recommend it. A little too much revisionist history about submarines for my taste.

Platapus · 06-16-09, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

They're works of fiction, but they are very realistic and read like non-fiction. .....

Has anyone read "Final Harbor"? That falls squarely in the fiction but reads good catagory.

Stealhead · 06-16-09, 05:59 PM

Three must reads for US subs in the PTO

1.Thunder Below by Gene Fluckey CO of the Barb
2.Wahoo by Richard O'Kane XO on this sub but tells about Mush
3.Clear the Bridge by Richard O'Kane CO for the Tang

I have read Thunder Below 3 or 4 times cover to cover my copy has foot notes and sections underlined by me all though out it.

Nuc · 06-18-09, 06:03 PM

Most of those mentioned here were written fairly recently. It is interesting to go back and read those published earlier. My recommendation if you can find it is War Fish by George Girder copyright 1958; Library of Congress number 58-7863

markdenny · 06-21-09, 03:06 AM

Here is a few that ive been reading that you may be intrested in
Currently reading Operation Drumbeat by Micheal Gannon
U boat adventures by Melanie Wiggins
To the last Salute by George von Trapp ww1 austrian u boats
U boat ace jordan Vause
The longest patrol a u boat gunners war by Greory Owen
Steel boats iron hearts by Hans Goebeler
Ace of aces by Teddy Suhren
U boat 977 the boat that escaped to argentina by heinz schaeffer
Hirschfeld the story of a u boat nco 1940-1946 by Wolfgang Hirschfeld
Thetis down slow death of a submarine by Tony Booth
Fatal ascent H.M.S SEAL by melanie wiggins
Nightmare at scapa flow by h.j.weaver
U 122 the diary of a u boat commander ww1 by Karl von Schenk

Mainly all u boat stories can sombody recommend some royal navy and us navy books please abous submarines any era.

Max2147 · 06-21-09, 06:56 AM

Operation Drumbeat - the story of the U Boat campaign on the American east coast in 1942. Focuses on U-123 and Reinhard Hardegen.

Sea Assault - the story of the sinking of the aircraft carrier Shinano by the USS Archerfish.

Zoomer96 · 06-21-09, 08:03 AM

I have a couple of suggestions:

The Fleet The Gods Forgot by W.G. Winslow
Submarine Diary by Corwin Mendenhall

The first book covers the naval retreat right after Pearl Harbor and describes some very dark days of WWII.

The second is a personal journal kept by a young submarine officer aboard a U.S. fleet boat and his WWII Career.

Check them out! You'll enjoy them, too.

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: 28,256 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

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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.”

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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."

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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.

06-16-09, 12:41 PM	#8
mike_espo Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 396 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Am reading War in the Boats now. About 3/4 the way through. Excellent read. Loved the early war stuff with the S boats.

06-16-09, 01:59 PM	#9
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I think this is a great thread. Is there any way we can move it to the books forum? I just finished Sliderules and Submarines but I can't really recommend it. A little too much revisionist history about submarines for my taste. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-16-09, 05:59 PM	#11
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Three must reads for US subs in the PTO 1.Thunder Below by Gene Fluckey CO of the Barb 2.Wahoo by Richard O'Kane XO on this sub but tells about Mush 3.Clear the Bridge by Richard O'Kane CO for the Tang I have read Thunder Below 3 or 4 times cover to cover my copy has foot notes and sections underlined by me all though out it.

06-18-09, 06:03 PM	#12
Nuc Planesman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 180 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Most of those mentioned here were written fairly recently. It is interesting to go back and read those published earlier. My recommendation if you can find it is War Fish by George Girder copyright 1958; Library of Congress number 58-7863 __________________ Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience. Admiral Hyman Rickover (1900 - 1986)

06-21-09, 03:06 AM	#13
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Here is a few that ive been reading that you may be intrested in Currently reading Operation Drumbeat by Micheal Gannon U boat adventures by Melanie Wiggins To the last Salute by George von Trapp ww1 austrian u boats U boat ace jordan Vause The longest patrol a u boat gunners war by Greory Owen Steel boats iron hearts by Hans Goebeler Ace of aces by Teddy Suhren U boat 977 the boat that escaped to argentina by heinz schaeffer Hirschfeld the story of a u boat nco 1940-1946 by Wolfgang Hirschfeld Thetis down slow death of a submarine by Tony Booth Fatal ascent H.M.S SEAL by melanie wiggins Nightmare at scapa flow by h.j.weaver U 122 the diary of a u boat commander ww1 by Karl von Schenk Mainly all u boat stories can sombody recommend some royal navy and us navy books please abous submarines any era.

06-21-09, 06:56 AM	#14
Max2147 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 714 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Operation Drumbeat - the story of the U Boat campaign on the American east coast in 1942. Focuses on U-123 and Reinhard Hardegen. Sea Assault - the story of the sinking of the aircraft carrier Shinano by the USS Archerfish.

06-21-09, 08:03 AM	#15
Zoomer96 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 106 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	Good Reads I have a couple of suggestions: The Fleet The Gods Forgot by W.G. Winslow Submarine Diary by Corwin Mendenhall The first book covers the naval retreat right after Pearl Harbor and describes some very dark days of WWII. The second is a personal journal kept by a young submarine officer aboard a U.S. fleet boat and his WWII Career. Check them out! You'll enjoy them, too.