Overdue And Presumed Lost: The Story Of The Uss Bullhead (bluejacket Books)
by Martin Sheridan /
2013 / English / Mobipocket
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The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World
War II. This history of the submarine--from launch to
disappearance--is told by the only war correspondent allowed on a
wartime submarine patrol. Narrow escapes from floating mines, fast
dives to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three
badly hurt survivors of a downed B-25 are just a few of the
adventures Martin Sheridan recounts. Trained as a feature writer,
he shares his own experiences as well as the humorous and poignant
incidents of everyday life aboard the submarine to capture that
intangible spirit of camaraderie and sense of impending
danger.
The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World
War II. This history of the submarine--from launch to
disappearance--is told by the only war correspondent allowed on a
wartime submarine patrol. Narrow escapes from floating mines, fast
dives to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three
badly hurt survivors of a downed B-25 are just a few of the
adventures Martin Sheridan recounts. Trained as a feature writer,
he shares his own experiences as well as the humorous and poignant
incidents of everyday life aboard the submarine to capture that
intangible spirit of camaraderie and sense of impending
danger.
First published in 1947, the narrative is based on a journal the
author kept during the Bullhead's first war patrol in March and
April 1945 and supplemental information from official Navy reports.
The book, supported by a unique collection of period photographs,
describes the perilous undersea war in the Pacific as only a
firsthand account can.
First published in 1947, the narrative is based on a journal the
author kept during the Bullhead's first war patrol in March and
April 1945 and supplemental information from official Navy reports.
The book, supported by a unique collection of period photographs,
describes the perilous undersea war in the Pacific as only a
firsthand account can.