by Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, Jr., USN
Foreword by Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN
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397 pages, many illustrations, 1 map, no photos
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They were called America's
"Silent Service"––and were as deadly and devastating as they were cunning
and covert. From the black day at Pearl Harbor to the brilliant battle of
Midway to the bold and dangerous invasion of the Sea of Japan, the Pacific
submarine fleet played a vital role in the Allied victory. "Sink 'Em All" is
a commander’s account of the U.S. Navy’s
explosive undersea war with Japan. During World War II, Charles Lockwood
became the Commander of the U.S. Submarine Fleet in the Pacific (known as ComSubPac).
The author tells the exciting and heart-wrenching story of the submarine
action in the Pacific. He recounts the daring lightning-quick raids, the spy
and rescue missions into mine-infested enemy waters, the massive naval
engagements and the smashing of enemy convoys. This is the true story of
America's "wolf packs" prowling the Pacific, dodging dept charges and
terrorizing the Japanese with unending salvos of torpedoes. In charge of the day-to-day sub operations,
Admiral Lockwood knew
the boats and their gallant skippers on a professional and personal level.
Lockwood wrote; “Many of the tales were related to me by commanding
officers, just in from a patrol, over a cup of coffee in the wardrooms of
their own submarines.” A magnificent tribute to the courage, initiative and
self-sacrifice of the brave men who fought beneath the sea and gave their
lives in the service to their country. Lockwood went on to write several
more submarine books including; "Hellcats Of The Sea" and "Down To
The Sea In Subs."
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The Author
Charles Andrews Lockwood, Jr., was born May 6, 1890 and graduated from the
Naval Academy in 1912. He entered the submarine service in 1914 and spent
most of 39 years in submersibles. Lockwood became Chief of Staff to
Commander Submarine Force in 1939. Following promotion to Rear Admiral in
March 1942 he proceeded to West Australia as Commander, Submarines,
Southwest Pacific (ComSubSoWesPac).
In February 1943, after the
tragic death of Rear Admiral Robert English, Lockwood was
promptly transferred to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to take over as
Commander, Submarines, Pacific Fleet (ComSubPac), a position
he held for the balance of World War II. Lockwood's strong
leadership and devotion to his troops won him the nickname
"Uncle Charlie" and a promotion to Vice Admiral in late
1943. During his wartime tour, Lockwood devised tactics to
make the most effective use of submarines and pushed the
Navy's Bureau of Ships and Bureau of Ordnance to provide his
men with the most effective submarines and torpedoes
possible. He oversaw the tests that proved the unreliability
of U.S. torpedoes, and prompted the improvements that made
them the highly effective weapons they became. Lockwood's
awards in World War II included the Distinguished Service
Medal, two Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards,
and the Legion of Merit. Following World War II, Lockwood
served as Inspector of the Navy until his retirement in June
1947. Retied Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood, Jr. wrote
several books including "Sink 'Em All." He coauthors several
others with Col Hans Christian Adamson, USAF, (Ret.).
Charles Lockwood's last book was his autobiography titled,
"Down To The Sea In Subs." He passed away on June 7, 1967.
Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood,
Jr., USN
