War in the Boats: My WWII Submarine Battles

by William J. Ruhe

Overview

Submarine duty in World War II took the lives of more than 20 percent of U.S. submariners. As a young ensign, William J. Ruhe kept a journal on eight action-filled patrols in the South Pacific. His colorful memoir has earned a place with the best naval fiction, among such books as Run Silent, Run Deep and The Hunt for Red October.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574887341
Publisher:	Potomac Books
Publication date:	04/01/2005
Series:	Memories of War
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Capt. William J. Ruhe, USN (Retired.), received three Silver Stars for his WWII performance and commanded vessels in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He edited the Submarine Review and was a technical adviser to Tom Clancy. He lives in suburban Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

A unique book . . . May easily become a military classic.”

“Reality and intensity are the chief watchwords of this unique and highly personal memoir.”

“The human side of submarine warfare . . . Exciting reading.”

"Bill Ruhe and I were both caught in the early crucible of World War II, both of us in submarines. Here is how it felt. I endorse every word."

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