Submarine Commander

by Ben Bryant

Rear Admiral Ben Bryant was there. He knows what it takes to command a fighting submarine: skill, immense courage the uncanny ability to guess the enemy's next move. Now he explains all the techniques involved in undersea warfare. He tells the story of the World War II submarine, a more efficient fighting unit when on the surface than when submerged; and how a crack crew, like his own, was able to average ten tons of sunken enemy shipping for every sixteen-pound round fired from his three-inch gun. The submarine is a versatile weapon - torpedo boat, gun boat, rescue station, reconnaissance unit, power station, and platform for landing and taking off agents behind enemy lines. Submarine Commander gives the whole picture, putting you at the eyepiece of the periscope.

Genres: World War II, History

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1958

Reviews

[Iain · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author blends a tremendous depth of experience with a delightful English sense of humor (which was totally unexpected by yours truly) while doing an excellent job of presenting a host of varied vignettes without getting bogged-down in details or repetition as is the case in so many submarine memoirs. I recommend it for anyone interested in Submarine warfare in the WWII.

[Joseph Youren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating eye witness account of WWII submarine warfare from British naval commander. Highly recommended if for no other reason than the stiff-upper lip Keep Calm and Carry On attitude and droll humour.

[Captain Dunsel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to think about some of the Briticisms, but the book is well worth the effort.
Americans tend to forget the European theater when thinking of Allied submarines, but British subs were quite busy during WWII.