War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine

by Don Keith

Book Overview

From the national bestselling author of Final Patrol -a gripping story of heroism under the sea. In November 1943, while on war patrol in the Makassar Strait, the USS Billfish submarine was spotted by the Japanese, who launched a vicious depth charge attack. Explosions wracked the sub for fifteen straight hours. With his senior officers incapacitated, diving officer Charlie Rush boldly assumed command and led key members of the crew in a heroic effort...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451229282
• ISBN13: 9780451229281
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Nal Caliber
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher