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#1307310 in Books Presidio Pr 1987-09Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 6.75 x 1.50l; 3.00 #File Name: 0891413014380 pagesTrue Stories of Patrols of SubmarinesWritten by Richard H. O'Kane; Rear Admiral; USN; RET.Hardback with Dust JacketFor Casual Readers and Die Hard Military BuffsPrinted in the USA
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful. Worthy of 7 StarsBy Steve DietrichO'Kane fills this fantastic book with a great account of courage; leadership and seamanship. It is easy to get wrapped up in this as a "war book" since it goes to the top of the class. However; rather than repeat what other fine reviews have noted I would also expand the book to a classic on leadership.O'Kane is onboard with legendary Skipper Mush Morton.I run into a lot of people in business who complain about the challenge of motivating both their company personnel and their suppliers/customers. What greater motivational challenge than to take a group of young sailors on a 12;000 mile cruise; packed like sardines in a tube and surrounded by people attempting (far too often with success) kill you.His and his fellow officer's leadership kept the boat on the offense; with the crew believing in the mission and their fellow sailors.There's enough detail to get out a plotting board ( or at least arrange the cocktail almonds) to duplicate the seamanship involved in putting the submarine in the middle of enemy convoys on a dark night at the right place to fire at several targets.I have a strong feeling that in today's society we tend to confuse heroism with victims. True heroes are those who understand the risks they are taking and yet continue their mission despite the risks. For O'Kane and the crew it is a story of functioning as true heroes for months on end.UPDATE : This fall (2006) the Navy confirmed that the sunken submarine located recently in the Sea of Japan was in fact the Wahoo. After 50 years the final resting place of Morton and the crew has been located.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Historical ReadingBy Warren F. RosenbaumTop notch chronicle of the submarine Wahoo's patrols. If you want to read history and bravery regarding WWII; Wahoo is one of the best you can read. My father did some work on the Wahoo at Mare Island Naval Shipyard; Vallejo; CA after her third patrol.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It has a great balance of the actual actions of the sub and ...By Matthew J. MagillA really well written account of the travels of one of the USA's most successful submarines. It has a great balance of the actual actions of the sub and the lives of the people who served on her. Interspersed through the book are some photos and maps of the patrols it took. If you are into WW2; submarines; or naval warfare; you will want this one for your bookshelf!
