Here
it is the complete story of the Japanese submarine campaign in World War II.
In a meticulously detailed account, “I-Boat Captain” includes the true stories of how Japanese sub’s sank the
American carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) and in 1945, the cruiser
USS
Indianapolis (CA-35). In 1942, a small plane flew from an I-boat,
dropping a bomb on the state of Oregon. Their submarines nearly turned the
tide of the Pacific war three months after the battle of Midway. Read how
Japanese subs helped evacuate Kiska Island, leaving the U.S. landing force
to discover the enemy was gone. Author Zenji Orita was
a leading Japanese submarine captain who's exploits in World War II ranged
over the entire Pacific. In 1944, Orita was at Ulithi Atoll when he launched the first "human torpedoes" called
Kaiten's. Illustrated with exclusive photographs never before
published, "I-Boat Captain" brings the shocking truth about the Japanese
efforts in World War II. Commander Orita tells his fascinating story in
this unique and out-of-print book. And reveals the story of
individual submariners who, like Orita sacrificed everything for their
Emperor and country.
Rare
1976 Paperback edition.
336 pages, 33 B/W photos, several diagrams, 2 maps, no index.
Good Cond. --- $22.95
How Japan's Submarines
almost defeated the U.S. Navy in the Pacific!
By Zenji Orita
with Joseph D. Harrington
Used paperback edition
Used $22.95
