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Silent Running

James F. Calvert

1995282 pagesabout 4–6 hours
1995
first published
  • 1995J. Wiley · 282 pages · ENGISBN 9780471127789
  • 1997Blackstone Audiobooks · ENGISBN 9780786111497
  • 2008Castle Books · 304 pages · ENGISBN 9780785822622
  • 1997Wiley · 282 pages · ENGISBN 9780471197058

In this riveting personal account, an authentic American hero relives the perils and triumphs of eight harrowing patrols aboard one of America's most successful World War II submarines. Courageous deeds and terror-filled moments - as well as the endless hard work of maintaining and operating a combat sub - are vividly recalled in James Calvert's candid portrait. From rigorous training and shakedown cruises off the coast of New England, to tense patrols within shouting distance of Japan's major cities, the progress of the newly commissioned USS Jack parallels Calvert's own growth from callow ensign to charter member of one of the sharpest attack teams in the fleet.

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ViolenceFrequent

When and where

ThemesWar

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  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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