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Back from the Deep
The Strange Story of the Sister Subs 'Squalus' and 'Sculpin'
By Carl LaVO
This epic World War II saga follows the USS Squalus and Sculpin as they play out their dramatic destinies in the Pacific. The author, a seasoned journalist, re-creates their entire perilous journey. The i>Squalus sank during a test dive in 1939, but thirty-three trapped crewmen were saved thanks to the revolutionary use of the McCann diving bell. The Sculpin's role ...
Available Formats: Softcover
Mother Was a Gunner's Mate
World War II in the Waves
By Josette Dermody Wingo
The author recounts her experiences serving as a WAVE during World War II, and describes how she taught sailors to use ring gunsights.
Available Formats: Softcover