“The DESTROYER KILLER” The True Story of Commander Sam Dealey and the Men of the Submarine Harder—Heroes of the Pacific in World War II. - By Edwin P. Hoyt. Foreword by Vice Admiral Ralph W. Christie, USN (Ret.). From the author of "Bowfin" and "Submarines At War." The true story of Commander Sam Dealey and the men of the submarine USS Harder (SS-257). Dealey earned the title ‘Destroyer Killer’ after sinking five Japanese destroyers during one of his many successful Pacific patrols. Dealey boldly attacked enemy destroyers using his “down the throat” tactic and found great success. On her third patrol Harder joined Snook (SS-279) and Pargo (SS-264) on a wild wolf pack mission. For his amazing achievements with Harder, Dealey was decorated with four Navy Crosses. In August 1944 Harder was lost with all hands––Commander Dealey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. During his short but impressive career Dealey’s USS Harder sank 16 enemy ships totaling over 50,000 tons. This is the first and only edition of this very scarce book, never published in Hardback. 1989 first Paperback edition with very impressive color cover artwork by Tom Freeman. 222 pages, no photos, maps or index. Cover is dog-eared and has a few folds (see above photo) but all is still in tacked. Inside pages are in good condition; none torn or missing.
Fair + + + Cond. ---- $21.95
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| The DESTROYER KILLER |
| Other books by Edwin P. Hoyt: |
| Bowfin |
| The Battle Of Leyte Gulf |
| Blue Skies and Blood |
| Destroyer Killer |
| The Men of the Gambier Bay |
| Submarines At War |
| U-Boats Offshore |