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Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific
The year is 1941. Shortly after the United States declares war on Japan in response to Pearl Harbor, Japan’s Tripartite Treaty allies, Germany and Italy, declare war on America. The United States finds itself in a two-theater war. President Franklin Roosevelt sets as America’s first priority the defeat of Nazi Germany, electing to wage a more-or-less holding war in the Pacific. In the beginning, the only force opposing the Japanese onslaught in the Pacific is the U.S. Submarine Service. Jake Lawlor begins his war as executive officer aboard USS S-49, an aged S-class submarine, with orders to conduct unrestricted warfare against the enemy in the Pacific. When a freak mid-sea grounding causes the loss S-49, Jake assumes command of another boat, USS Orca, a new Gato-class submarine, under construction in Groton, CT. As Jake prepares a new boat and a freshly-assembled crew for war, the conflict in the Pacific is going badly for the Allies. This is the story of Captain Lawlor’s eleven war patrols, including an ongoing conflict with Imperial Japanese Navy Captain Hiriake Ito of the destroyer Atsukaze. The crew of the Orca is made up of grizzled veterans and wet-behind-the-ears youngsters, all working together for a single to bring an implacable enemy to its knees. Along the way, friendships are forged, and love affairs and marriages are created—and destroyed. Pour yourself a favorite libation, grab a comfortable chair, and enjoy a tale that’s sure to hold your interest in Silent Warriors by Gene Masters. PRAISE FOR SILENT WARRIORS “It would be impossible for one book to adequately tell the individual stories of the nearly 16,000 submariners who battled in the Pacific theater during World War II. Collectively, they served on 263 submarines and made 1,472 war patrols while taking that fight to the Japanese. They paid a high 52 lost boats and 3,482 dead submariners. Silent Warriors effectively uses the fictional exploits of one such submariner—Jake Lawlor—to encapsulate their angst, bravery, commitment, and dedication. Over . . . 44 months, Jake introduces us to fascinating characters—both real and fictional—and chronicles their heroic actions. Silent Warriors has something for every reader . . . daring deeds to quicken the pulse of the adventurous . . . battle and campaign details aplenty. Submariners and ‘Old Salts’ can be transported back by the tactical and technical depictions. Even romantics will find a love story that surfaces among the chaos of submarine warfare and endures in the changed world that emerges from the carnage that was World War II.” —JOE DOYLE, a career submariner, 13 years enlisted, 14 years an officer. Duty stations included six submarines and a variety of submarine support shore assignments in Atlantic and Pacific theaters. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gene Masters is a retired consulting engineer living in East Tennessee with his wife, Ruth. They have two grown daughters, and two grandchildren. He is the author of several technical treatises, including his doctoral dissertation, but Silent Warriors is his first serious attempt at fiction. Masters received a commission in the U.S. Navy on graduation from college, and his first tour of duty was aboard a transport in the Western Pacific. His second tour was aboard a recommissioned and updated diesel-electric submarine, the USS Angler. Angler was originally commissioned in 1943, and made seven war patrols in the Pacific before being decommissioned. Her updating to an SSK-class boat in the 1950s fitted her for operation against cold war submarine adversaries with advanced soundproofing and sonar. Masters left Angler and active duty after a Mediterranean tour.
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Published October 1, 2018
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May 25, 2019
Silent warriors is an ambitious historical war novel that focuses on the US submarine service from 1941 to 1945 while at the same time providing glimpses of the broad arc of US operations in the Pacific theater. Gene Masters draws on his expertise as a veteran submariner aboard diesel powered submarines to bring to life what it was like to be aboard a Gato class boat, at that time the finest submarine ever built. The author does a masterful job in evoking the cramped life aboard a submarine: “space was at a premium, filled with equipment and material of every sort, and living spaces appeared to be an afterthought for the boats designers… Sleeping racks… were wedged between torpedoes… water was in limited supply… when submerged the air became rank… After two days at sea, bodies were ripe…” Additional tidbits evoke the inherent danger of diesel submarines: leaks caused by external hydraulic pressure, highly flammable hydrogen fumes from the batteries, and mechanical malfunctions at depth which could be fatal. The book chronicles the technological improvements made to submarines during the course of the war: active sonar and radar to name only a few. During Orca’s travels throughout the Pacific the boat requires repairs from battle damage or resupply in ports where the crew enjoys liberty and the reader follows along visiting exotic places such as Brisbane and Port Moresby.
The plot centers on the main character, Jake Lawler, graduate of the US Naval Academy 1933, a cool and intrepid naval officer who takes command of the Gato class submarine, Orca. Once this newly commissioned submarine completes its sea trials, Lawler takes command and his submarine completes eleven diverse missions, for the most part associated with the major battles in the Pacific: Midway, Manila, Guam, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Yap, Guam, the Solomon Islands etc. That is not to say that the Lawler submarine participates directly in MacArthur’s island hopping invasions of Japanese occupied islands. The reader learns very quickly that submarine warfare operates as a support arm of the Navy, operating on the periphery of the bloody, troop-mounted frontal assaults on Japanese held beaches and islands. Rather, submarines operate by stealth, lying in wait for enemy transports and convoys, then sneaking up and firing torpedoes which were not always accurate (the Mark-14 even had defective trigger mechanisms). In response to these ambushes, Japanese destroyers responded with depth charges which often proved deadly to the fragile, US underwater craft. The Orca completed many of these search and destroy missions with great success as well as many unconventional missions such as mining Manila Bay and landing a search and rescue team on the Philippine island of Mindoro. The reader is also treated to love affairs, marriages, and the life of a Navy family when the submariner is at sea.
The novel’s dramatic tension derives from all the unknowns the Orca faces as she goes about fulfilling her missions: the major question being whether the submarine will survive its many deadly encounters with Japanese anti- submarine vessels. The answer is only given to those who read the novel.
Silent Warriors is a fascinating, informative and exciting novel and I recommend it to all readers interested in military fiction and/or history or who just want to experience the life of a WWII submariner.
The plot centers on the main character, Jake Lawler, graduate of the US Naval Academy 1933, a cool and intrepid naval officer who takes command of the Gato class submarine, Orca. Once this newly commissioned submarine completes its sea trials, Lawler takes command and his submarine completes eleven diverse missions, for the most part associated with the major battles in the Pacific: Midway, Manila, Guam, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Yap, Guam, the Solomon Islands etc. That is not to say that the Lawler submarine participates directly in MacArthur’s island hopping invasions of Japanese occupied islands. The reader learns very quickly that submarine warfare operates as a support arm of the Navy, operating on the periphery of the bloody, troop-mounted frontal assaults on Japanese held beaches and islands. Rather, submarines operate by stealth, lying in wait for enemy transports and convoys, then sneaking up and firing torpedoes which were not always accurate (the Mark-14 even had defective trigger mechanisms). In response to these ambushes, Japanese destroyers responded with depth charges which often proved deadly to the fragile, US underwater craft. The Orca completed many of these search and destroy missions with great success as well as many unconventional missions such as mining Manila Bay and landing a search and rescue team on the Philippine island of Mindoro. The reader is also treated to love affairs, marriages, and the life of a Navy family when the submariner is at sea.
The novel’s dramatic tension derives from all the unknowns the Orca faces as she goes about fulfilling her missions: the major question being whether the submarine will survive its many deadly encounters with Japanese anti- submarine vessels. The answer is only given to those who read the novel.
Silent Warriors is a fascinating, informative and exciting novel and I recommend it to all readers interested in military fiction and/or history or who just want to experience the life of a WWII submariner.
July 14, 2019
Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific by Gene Masters is the story about the experiences of Jake Lawler and his command of the submarine USS Orca during the second world war. We follow the crew and submarine during 11 WW2 missions, while also hearing about general war development from the US point of view, and some from the japanese side, while also dipping into the more personal experiences for Jake Lawler.
Overall I quite enjoyed this book. Seeing the war from the side of the submarines was different compared to the usual navy or land battles, and the intermixing with Jake’s personal life gave a good mixture that kept the reader in attention.
The book is quite well written, and without being a war expert by any means, I found the descriptions of navy vessels and procedures to be very detailed and very well researched, which helped the imagination quite a bit.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Tweet Productions, which I really enjoyed. The narrator was clear and fit the book quite nicely, although I would have liked if he had changed his voice when different characters were speaking. The book was intermixed with various jingles, WW2 recordings, sounds and such, which made everything even more enjoyable!
I do feel that the book was overly long (21 hours on audiobook). With 11 missions, and interplays, there was a lot of story to go over, and short of Jakes personal life, the missions had somewhat of a tendency to flow together since similar things kept happening (Are we getting anything on pings, arm torpedos, where’s the enemy, did we hit, etc., reload, come about, something bad happens, we fix it). In addition, there was a lot of extra information which I found a bit too much, but for WW2 history buffs, it is likely interesting. In that aspect I also found the book to be too much “historical and chronological WW2 facts” and too little personal stories and character developments. Jakes life was interesting, but it wasn’t enough to fill up the slightly repetitive missions. Also, the book was jumping a bit too much between happenings and characters at some points, which was a bit hard to follow.
Overall though, the few negative things about the book is fortunately greatly outweighed by the positives, and in the end it really is a wonderful WW2 book about submarine warfare. If you are interested in warfare, history, WW2 or submarines, then this is your book!
I received this audiobook for free, in return for a review.
Overall I quite enjoyed this book. Seeing the war from the side of the submarines was different compared to the usual navy or land battles, and the intermixing with Jake’s personal life gave a good mixture that kept the reader in attention.
The book is quite well written, and without being a war expert by any means, I found the descriptions of navy vessels and procedures to be very detailed and very well researched, which helped the imagination quite a bit.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Tweet Productions, which I really enjoyed. The narrator was clear and fit the book quite nicely, although I would have liked if he had changed his voice when different characters were speaking. The book was intermixed with various jingles, WW2 recordings, sounds and such, which made everything even more enjoyable!
I do feel that the book was overly long (21 hours on audiobook). With 11 missions, and interplays, there was a lot of story to go over, and short of Jakes personal life, the missions had somewhat of a tendency to flow together since similar things kept happening (Are we getting anything on pings, arm torpedos, where’s the enemy, did we hit, etc., reload, come about, something bad happens, we fix it). In addition, there was a lot of extra information which I found a bit too much, but for WW2 history buffs, it is likely interesting. In that aspect I also found the book to be too much “historical and chronological WW2 facts” and too little personal stories and character developments. Jakes life was interesting, but it wasn’t enough to fill up the slightly repetitive missions. Also, the book was jumping a bit too much between happenings and characters at some points, which was a bit hard to follow.
Overall though, the few negative things about the book is fortunately greatly outweighed by the positives, and in the end it really is a wonderful WW2 book about submarine warfare. If you are interested in warfare, history, WW2 or submarines, then this is your book!
I received this audiobook for free, in return for a review.
May 8, 2019
A Modern Historical Novel
In his book, 'Silent Warriors' Mr Masters displays an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the events in and around the Pacific theatre during the Second World War. Clearly, he is someone who has lived the life of a submariner. No amount of research, alone, could ever enable one to write as he does on this subject. I think this, in part, explains why this book is so convincing and the events described, so completely believable. How unlike the gushy nonsense, that Hollywood puts out, is this book! In ‘Silent Warriors’, you find yourself immersed (no pun intended) in that strange and dangerous, alternate reality endured by the many courageous submariners that played such an important role in creating the world as we know it today. As an avid Sci-Fi enthusiast and writer, I can appreciate and admire the way that great writers make the worlds they create seem almost real, tangible. This book, however, surprised me because although not sci-fi it still took me to an alien place. I found that when a raised my eyes, from this lengthy work, I appreciated breathing clean air and being able to move around without immediately encountering an obstacle. It made me think about my freedom to be with my loved ones, safe from fear, sudden death and free from having to worry that my next decision might lead to the suffering and death of hundreds of friends or enemies alike. People, essentially, just like me! Gene Masters is well named because he has produced a masterpiece that is both gripping and entertaining throughout but perhaps, more than this; he has done a rare thing. He has written an important book.
Mark Angelo Lusardi
In his book, 'Silent Warriors' Mr Masters displays an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the events in and around the Pacific theatre during the Second World War. Clearly, he is someone who has lived the life of a submariner. No amount of research, alone, could ever enable one to write as he does on this subject. I think this, in part, explains why this book is so convincing and the events described, so completely believable. How unlike the gushy nonsense, that Hollywood puts out, is this book! In ‘Silent Warriors’, you find yourself immersed (no pun intended) in that strange and dangerous, alternate reality endured by the many courageous submariners that played such an important role in creating the world as we know it today. As an avid Sci-Fi enthusiast and writer, I can appreciate and admire the way that great writers make the worlds they create seem almost real, tangible. This book, however, surprised me because although not sci-fi it still took me to an alien place. I found that when a raised my eyes, from this lengthy work, I appreciated breathing clean air and being able to move around without immediately encountering an obstacle. It made me think about my freedom to be with my loved ones, safe from fear, sudden death and free from having to worry that my next decision might lead to the suffering and death of hundreds of friends or enemies alike. People, essentially, just like me! Gene Masters is well named because he has produced a masterpiece that is both gripping and entertaining throughout but perhaps, more than this; he has done a rare thing. He has written an important book.
Mark Angelo Lusardi
January 31, 2019
Some purists who do reviews probably would say this book is written without a point of view (that would be true other than the obvious omnipotent pov) and might pan the book as a result. I am not one of those even though I mention it because from time to time, as the book went on and the thoughts and actions of Japanese warriors of the sea were described I thought a lot about the issue. Every book I review starts with a five star potential. If the story is good, and the characters are well fleshed out, made human, and there are no major distractions the five stars are the final judgment. I thought about going with four here because of the pov issue but could not say it distracted me enough to lower the rating. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, thought the characters believable, was a little surprised at what I thought was a bit of a cavalier attitude toward the horrendous American casualties suffered in the Pacific. One thing did disturb me a little and that was a lack of a complete description of the claustrophobic interior of WWII vintage submarines. I toured one once and couldn't even stand up straight in most passageways. The boats were small and I didn't think he gave enough credence to the enlisted men whose work brought the successes of the officers whose lives he emphasized. With that said once again I enjoyed the book a great deal.
April 8, 2021
I am a retired Cold War submariner with 22 submerged months aboard nukes as both enlisted and commissioned. To those few reviewers who panned this book, you guys simply don’t get it! This book puts the reader right into WW II submarine action. Author Masters takes the time to develop his characters, so they come alive—their heroic actions, their hidden fears, their triumphs, and their failures.
But this book is more than that. It is about America brought to her knees, somehow, impossibly, bringing the war to Japan against overwhelming odds to overcome the most powerful navy in history. 51 submarines, that’s right, just 51 were available to take on the Japanese navy, and they were scattered from Hawaii to the U.S. west coast to Manila. Before Japan surrendered, the Navy had put 263 submarines into the battle for the Pacific. 52 subs and crew were lost. The subs sank 1,392 Japanese ships with a combined tonnage of 5,583,400.
In Silent Warriors, the reader becomes part of this action, experiencing it through the eyes of the main character, Jake Lawler, and other silent warriors, and also through the eyes of several senior commanders directing the action. Author Masters also takes the reader into the inner circles of the Japanese commanders so that, by the end of the book, the reader really understands what happened during the battle for the Pacific.
This book rocks! I highly recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in WW II.
But this book is more than that. It is about America brought to her knees, somehow, impossibly, bringing the war to Japan against overwhelming odds to overcome the most powerful navy in history. 51 submarines, that’s right, just 51 were available to take on the Japanese navy, and they were scattered from Hawaii to the U.S. west coast to Manila. Before Japan surrendered, the Navy had put 263 submarines into the battle for the Pacific. 52 subs and crew were lost. The subs sank 1,392 Japanese ships with a combined tonnage of 5,583,400.
In Silent Warriors, the reader becomes part of this action, experiencing it through the eyes of the main character, Jake Lawler, and other silent warriors, and also through the eyes of several senior commanders directing the action. Author Masters also takes the reader into the inner circles of the Japanese commanders so that, by the end of the book, the reader really understands what happened during the battle for the Pacific.
This book rocks! I highly recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in WW II.
February 19, 2021
A Classic WWII submarine book
I found this to be an entertaining WWII submarine story in the classic sense. Good character development and an interesting plot that follows the historic timeline even though some known events have been altered slightly to make this story more interesting. Remember this is historical fiction, well researched, but still fiction. I enjoyed this book.
I found this to be an entertaining WWII submarine story in the classic sense. Good character development and an interesting plot that follows the historic timeline even though some known events have been altered slightly to make this story more interesting. Remember this is historical fiction, well researched, but still fiction. I enjoyed this book.
May 16, 2022
In grossing.
I only read before I retire for the evening so I don't read for hours, but this book grabbed and held my attention to the point I replayed the narrative in my head during the work day. Well developed characters that are relatable . It also gives you a sense lot what life in a submarine was like. I only wish that the main character was detailed more at the ending as his subordinate was. Still a very good read.
I only read before I retire for the evening so I don't read for hours, but this book grabbed and held my attention to the point I replayed the narrative in my head during the work day. Well developed characters that are relatable . It also gives you a sense lot what life in a submarine was like. I only wish that the main character was detailed more at the ending as his subordinate was. Still a very good read.
August 5, 2020
Authentic
I enjoyed the work, and the learning within it. Character development was adequate, and the happy endings being predominant made it easier to read about this age of suffering. After reading dozens of similar subject works, one truly comprehends the utter hatred of veterans for conflict, and their advice it be used only as a last resort.
I enjoyed the work, and the learning within it. Character development was adequate, and the happy endings being predominant made it easier to read about this age of suffering. After reading dozens of similar subject works, one truly comprehends the utter hatred of veterans for conflict, and their advice it be used only as a last resort.
January 13, 2022
Compendium of US Navy history in WW Ii. Pacific.
Great and down to Earth compendium of the submarine service during WE 2 in the Pacific. Captain Lawler becomes alive. Got my paper maneuvering boards to follow
his plans of attack. This sailor thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommends it.
Great and down to Earth compendium of the submarine service during WE 2 in the Pacific. Captain Lawler becomes alive. Got my paper maneuvering boards to follow
his plans of attack. This sailor thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommends it.
May 1, 2022
fascinating and realistic description of WW II submarine warfare!
His description of life aboard a WW II submarine is very true to life with many details of sub operations and structure. The courage and ingenuity of the sailors on this boat captures the dedication of the “greatest generation” in US history.
His description of life aboard a WW II submarine is very true to life with many details of sub operations and structure. The courage and ingenuity of the sailors on this boat captures the dedication of the “greatest generation” in US history.
May 29, 2022
Tight action writing, but with breaks to catch your breath. My father wanted to go into the silent service in WWll, but ended up in the back seat of a dive bomber. After reading this book, I'd have said, "Are you crazy!" Also, a little from the perspective from the women who waited on land. I'm glad I went into the Air Force. ☺
August 26, 2020
Interesting
Info on submarine warfare seemed factual and chain of command seemed spot on. No overly heroic or superhuman actions but the story had peaks and valleys of excitement as one would find in a true story of deployment.
Info on submarine warfare seemed factual and chain of command seemed spot on. No overly heroic or superhuman actions but the story had peaks and valleys of excitement as one would find in a true story of deployment.
October 7, 2020
Best WW2 Submarine book!
This is the best Book about Submarines I have ever read. Best WW2 war in the Pacific I have also, ever read! Incredible detail and research went into this book. Incredible Read! Thanks to the author!
This is the best Book about Submarines I have ever read. Best WW2 war in the Pacific I have also, ever read! Incredible detail and research went into this book. Incredible Read! Thanks to the author!
August 6, 2023
Excellent
It was obvious by knowing the technical and emotional side of serving on submarines, which I have, that the author was a subject matter expert. This is an excellent novel and I look forward to his next one.
It was obvious by knowing the technical and emotional side of serving on submarines, which I have, that the author was a subject matter expert. This is an excellent novel and I look forward to his next one.
February 13, 2019
All in all, it's not a bad story, but it's much too long. It should either have been edited down or published in two parts.
February 10, 2020
Exceptionally long, but so worth it
October 19, 2020
Naval history lesson
A fictional story written within the bounds official! Navy history facts and world war two events. All in all, a enjoyable read
A fictional story written within the bounds official! Navy history facts and world war two events. All in all, a enjoyable read
March 4, 2021
Very good. Hard to put down. Lost some sleep reading this one.
March 18, 2021
We are proud to announce that SILENT WARRIORS: Warfare in the Pacific by Gene Masters is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money!
February 17, 2022
Interesting story. different read as he put actual history into the work of fiction. His forward explained what he was doing. Long but enjoyable.
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May 30, 2023Great book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys World War II history or historical fiction based on fact.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys World War II history or historical fiction based on fact.
December 26, 2023
Good WW ii submarine novel
I enjoyed this. Uniquely historical fiction about a submariner and his boat and crew through the war. I recommend it.
I enjoyed this. Uniquely historical fiction about a submariner and his boat and crew through the war. I recommend it.
February 19, 2025
Silent, deadly, and a good read. I was captivated.
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March 3, 2019MWSA Review
At the beginning of World War II, the only defense to the Japanese in the Pacific was the United States Submarine Service. Silent Warriors by Gene Masters is an action-packed story of submarine warfare featuring a young Naval Academy graduate, Jake Lawlor.
Born on May 8, 1911, Jacob Julius Lawlor from Des Moines, Iowa was the youngest of five children and the only boy. Painfully shy around females except for his sisters, Jake channeled all his energy to excel in academics and sports. Unable to afford college, Jake wrote to his Congressman seeking an appointment to one of the academies where his education was free. He was overjoyed to be accepted at Annapolis. Thus, the stellar and heroic naval career of Jake Lawlor begins.
Masters creatively spins this lengthy historical fiction tale while integrating an endearing and interesting cast of characters. Artfully chronicling naval battles in the Pacific theater of war, the author weaves Jake’s personal life, his loves, and the lasting friendships made while in service to his country into the fabric of the story. From 1941 through the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri on September 2, 1945, the reader is intimately involved in eleven submarine war patrols and the precision-oriented personnel aboard the boat.
Lawlor’s wartime opponent, Imperial Japanese Navy Captain Hiriake Ito are on parallel naval career trajectories for their respective countries until their paths cross time and again. In the end, Lawlor becomes the victor and Captain Ito becomes the conquered.
Silent Warriors is a detailed technical read for naval veterans, historical fiction fans, and romantics will enjoy the enduring love stories within.
Review by Nancy Panko (March 2019)
MWSA's evaluation of this book found a number of technical problems--including some combination of misspellings, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization errors--which indicate that further editing would lead to a much-improved final product.
At the beginning of World War II, the only defense to the Japanese in the Pacific was the United States Submarine Service. Silent Warriors by Gene Masters is an action-packed story of submarine warfare featuring a young Naval Academy graduate, Jake Lawlor.
Born on May 8, 1911, Jacob Julius Lawlor from Des Moines, Iowa was the youngest of five children and the only boy. Painfully shy around females except for his sisters, Jake channeled all his energy to excel in academics and sports. Unable to afford college, Jake wrote to his Congressman seeking an appointment to one of the academies where his education was free. He was overjoyed to be accepted at Annapolis. Thus, the stellar and heroic naval career of Jake Lawlor begins.
Masters creatively spins this lengthy historical fiction tale while integrating an endearing and interesting cast of characters. Artfully chronicling naval battles in the Pacific theater of war, the author weaves Jake’s personal life, his loves, and the lasting friendships made while in service to his country into the fabric of the story. From 1941 through the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri on September 2, 1945, the reader is intimately involved in eleven submarine war patrols and the precision-oriented personnel aboard the boat.
Lawlor’s wartime opponent, Imperial Japanese Navy Captain Hiriake Ito are on parallel naval career trajectories for their respective countries until their paths cross time and again. In the end, Lawlor becomes the victor and Captain Ito becomes the conquered.
Silent Warriors is a detailed technical read for naval veterans, historical fiction fans, and romantics will enjoy the enduring love stories within.
Review by Nancy Panko (March 2019)
MWSA's evaluation of this book found a number of technical problems--including some combination of misspellings, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization errors--which indicate that further editing would lead to a much-improved final product.
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