Take Her Deep!: A Submarine Against Japan in World War II

by I.J. Galantin

Chronicles the World War II victories of the submarine U.S.S. Halibut, describing its sinking of thirteen enemy vessels before it was knocked out of commission, as described by its commander. Reissue.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Nonfiction, World War II, Naval History, War, Military History

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and extremely interesting look at one America submarine on patrol against the Japanese. US submarines were extremely successful in slowing and even stopping maritime trade which the U-boats of Germany had tried unsuccessfully against the Allies in the North and South Atlantic.
Well worth the read for anyone interested in this period of WW2.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent single volume-- fairly short but concise-- account of the experience of American submarine warfare in the Pacific in WWII. The author describes not only the technical aspects of sub warfare and technologies of the boat but also describes what the experience was actually like for him and the crew. From the frustrations of the defective torpedoes that deviled the submarine community at the beginning of the war to the daily routine of the crew operating in t shirts and sandals in the boat's internal heat to the anecdotes of the crew and the terror of being depth-charged, it's all here in one volume.

[Iain · Rating 2 out of 5]

A solid account, but not on my top ten list for submariner's in the PTO. Surprisingly light on the details during attacks, of which there aren't many.

[Paladin1420 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written and readable memoir. You are brought in person to the time of the events in the books - the Pacific submarine battles of WWII. The human side, humorous, tragic and mundane is presented clearly and compellingly. Plenty of technical details along with personal details make this a well rounded view of the time.