Wolf Pack: The American Submarine Strategy That Helped Defeat Japan - Hardcover

Smith, Steven Trent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471223549 ISBN 13: 9780471223542

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

Wolf Pack traces the development of one of the most effective naval strategies employed by the American fleet in World War II. Steven Trent Smith recounts the behind–the–scenes struggles of the visionary U.S. naval commanders who sought to adapt the highly effective strategy of using coordinated submarine attack groups, or ?wolf–packs,? first pioneered by the German Navy to devastating effect. Smith provides vivid profiles of the major players involved and clearly explains the important technology involved. Working from survivor accounts and government documents, he recounts, in scenes packed with nail–biting undersea action, some of the most hair–raising wolf pack operations in both the European and Asian theatres of war.

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Critical Acclaim for The Rescue by Steven Trent Smith

"Excellent . . . The Rescue is a thrilling book."
Associated Press

"The Rescue is a delightful journey with the gallant few who resisted the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and who shaped the larger events that led to victory in the Pacific. Smith’s brilliant research and unique storytelling make this account a must for all who enjoy history and a grand adventure."
Peter Huchthausen, author of October Fury and Hostile Waters

"[Steven Trent Smith′s] thoroughly researched, detailed account of the brave American and Filipino guerrillas on Negros Island in the Philippines will do much to introduce readers to this little known aspect of World War II in the Pacific. . . . This is a fascinating story well told."
Elizabeth Norman, author of We Band of Angels

"The story of the escape and rescue of those American expatriates is a testament to the courage and strength of civilians caught in the war at its start."
U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings

"With a photojournalist′s eye for action and detail, Steven Trent Smith′s The Rescue is a remarkable achievement . . . filled with non–stop action, amazing twists of fate, and an incredible cast of characters, complete with a climax that′s certain to get the pulse pounding. A must–read for all those interested in one of the great secret submarine operations of World War II and all action adventure fans alike!"
Richard P. Henrick, author of Crimson Tide

"An epic that is emotionally engaging from start to rousing finish."
Martin Russ, author of Breakout: The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950

Synopsis:

An enthralling story of courage and adventure under the high seas Wolf Pack traces the development of one of the most effective naval strategies employed by the American fleet in World War II. Steven Trent Smith recounts the behind-the-scenes struggles of the visionary U.S. naval commanders who sought to adapt the highly effective strategy of using coordinated submarine attack groups, or "wolf-packs," first pioneered by the German Navy to devastating effect. Smith provides vivid profiles of the major players involved and clearly explains the important technology involved. Working from survivor accounts and government documents, he recounts, in scenes packed with nail-biting undersea action, some of the most hair-raising wolf pack operations in both the European and Asian theaters of war. The story culminates in the massive penetration of the mine-laden Sea of Japan by nine boats in June 1945 that marked the pinnacle of the U.S. pack strategy.

Steven Trent Smith (Philadelphia, PA) is the author of the critically acclaimed The Rescue: A True Story of Courage and Survival in World War II (0-471-41291-0) and a five-time Emmy award - winning freelance TV photojournalist with a passion for history.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471223549
• ISBN 13: 9780471223542
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320