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Book Title
Thunder Below!
ISBN-13
9780252019258
ISBN
9780252019258
Publication Year
1992
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Name
Thunder Below!: the Uss *Barb* Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II
Item Height
254mm
Author
Eugene B. Fluckey
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Item Width
178mm
Subject
History
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. At the same time, the Barb did far more than merely sink ships-she changed forever the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. This is a gripping adventure chock-full of you-are-there moments. Fluckey has drawn on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and a recently discovered illegal diary kept by one of his torpedomen. And in a fascinating twist, he uses archival documents from the Japanese Navy to give its version of events. The unique story of the Barb begins with its men, who had the confidence to become unbeatable. Each team helped develop innovative ideas, new tactics, and new strategies. All strove for personal excellence, and success became contagious. Instead of lying in wait under the waves, the USS Barb pursued enemy ships on the surface, attacking in the swift and precise style of torpedo boats. She was the first sub to use rocket missiles and to creep up on enemy convoys at night, joining the flank escort line from astern, darting in and out as she sank ships up the column. Surface-cruising, diving only to escape, Luckey Fluckey relentlessly patrolled the Pacific, driving his boat and crew to their limits. There can be no greater contrast to modern warfare's long-distance, videogame style of battle than the exploits of the captain and crew of the USS Barb, where they sub, out of ammunition, actually rammed an enemy ship until it sank. Thunder Below! is a first-rate, true-life, inspirational story of the courage and heroism of ordinary men under fire. A Main Selection of the Military Book Club. Winner of the Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature given by the Naval Order of the United States, New York Commandery.

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University of Illinois Press
ISBN-13
9780252019258
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Eugene B. Fluckey
Publication Name
Thunder Below!: the Uss *Barb* Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
1992
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm

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Eugene B. Fluckey
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  • by bobwoods1953
    02 Aug, 2018Top favourable review

    An excellent account of submarine warefare.

    The book has very detailed descriptions of warfare that are given by someone who experienced them first-hand, so the authenticity and the author's credibility are unmatched. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in WWII history.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by mgm90
    05 Nov, 2023

    A First Hand Gripping Account of Submarine Warfare in the Pacific In World War Two!!!!

    Incredibly well researched and written by the man (Eugene Flucky) who lived it as the Captain of the Barb! The detail and care taken in recounting attacks, missions and interactions with the crew make this an incredible read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thingsdesired

  • by djetelina
    21 Dec, 2018

    A Great Casual Read!

    Very compelling, time/date driven text in the style of Michael Crichton. Was a very entertaining book for me, even though some of the naval terminology was a little over my head.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillminnesota

  • by ronerat
    11 May, 2016

    steel sharks

    A MUST read for any submarine buff, very well written and full of FACTS not hype.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: friendsofjcl

  • by computerconfuser
    24 Jan, 2018

    Exciting book....................about best I've ever read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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