Episode Seven – War in the Boats. Additional readings and recommended resources.

“Sink ’Em All” by Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, the U.S. Navy commander of the Pacific submarine fleet during World War 2. According to the Naval Review, “This is a book of substantial importance. Here is an account of U.S. Navy submarine operations in the Pacific by the flag officer responsible for their direction throughout the war. It is that sort of book-written by a prime authority who holds strong opinions and is not afraid to air them; whose treatment is always suggestive and strikes sparks in every chapter.”

“United States Submarine Operations in World War II” by Theodore Roscoe.

“The Fleet Type Submarine” provides an overview of the technical systems aboard a U.S. submarine in World War 2 and how the crew operated the boat. This manual is available at https://maritime.org/doc/fleetsub/index.htm

Link to virtual tour of USS Pampanito https://maritime.org/tour/index.php

Link to “BBC 1980s Submarine Documentary Part1 Perisher” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1LF2I3fTbY. Despite already having years of proven experience, perspective submarine captains in Britain’s Royal Navy must successfully complete a months long course. It is known as Perisher because of its demanding nature and high failure rate. This documentary follows a class of students through the course.

Link to “Submarine Warfare in the Pacific in World War 2” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mxzKuzN4wc