“BOWFIN”
The Story of one of America’s fabled Fleet Submarines in
World War II. - By Edwin P. Hoyt. From the author of
"Submarines At War" and "The
Destroyer Killer." Introduction by Vice
Admiral Ralph W. Christie, USN (Ret.). The true story of one of America’s
Fleet Submarines USS Bowfin (SS-287). During her Pacific Word War II war
action, Bowfin saw nine patrols and sank over 67,000 tons of Japanese
ships. In the summer of 1945 Bowfin and eight other subs took part in
“Operation Barney,” a top-secret patrol into the Sea of Japan. This is the
book about her legendary career and the outstanding crew that brought her
safely home. Later Hardback "Book Club" edition with dust jacket.
Jacket covered in new protective plastic. 234 pages,
18 B/W photos, 9 maps and an index.
Good + Cond. ---- $24.95
