The War Below: The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan

This is a dramatic account of extraordinary heroism, ingenuity, and the vital role American submarines played in winning the Pacific War. Focusing on the stories of the submarines Silversides, Drum,and Tang, James Scott takes listeners beneath the waves to experiencethe thrill of a direct hit on a merchant ship and the terror of depth charge attacks. It's a story filled with incredible feats of courage, including anemergency appendectomy performed with spoons and the desperate struggle of sailors to escape from a flooded submarine, as well as tragic moments such as the sinking of an unmarked enemy ship carrying some 1,800 American POWs.