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Find 'Em, Chase 'Em, Sink 'Em: The Mysterious Loss Of The WWII Submarine USS Gudgeon Paperback – November 8, 2011

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  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Lyons press; Revised ed. edition (November 8, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0762772824
  • ISBN-13: 978-0762772827
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.5 x 8.9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsA very good read about the Gudgeon
By tp on September 26, 2012
Format: Paperback
I just read the excellent "Find Em, Chase Em, Sink Em" written by Mike Ostlund. What an extraordinary, "in depth" account (no pun intended) of a very historic WW 2 submarine. I found this book to be fascinating on many levels. There are many firsthand accounts from the actual submariners detailing the patrols aboard the Gudgeon, which make it feel like you are really getting an idea of what it was like on a sub in WW2. This is the main thrust of the book, as it should be. The stories and escapades that took place and have been brought to life are fascinating.

There is also a "sub section" of the book entitled "Finding Uncle Bill" (again, no pun intended) in regards to the author's motivation for writing the book in the first place, that being his quest to understand what happened to his long lost, and never personally known, "Uncle Bill" an officer who died on the Gudgeon's fateful, final 12th patrol. The author, through diligent research has likely provided an answer to what the circumstances were that led to the sub's sinking and has also likely figured out where the Gudgeon was sunk, even when other researchers failed to properly assemble the bits of information that were available.

When I compare this book with 2 other books about WW 2 submariners that I recently read, "The Bravest Men", by William Tuohy and "No Ordinary Joes: The Extraordinary True Story of Four Submariners in World War II," by Larry Colton, I find this book to be a much better read. My main criticism of "The Bravest Men" is that I find the book rambles and becomes very dry as the author includes too many unnecessary mundane details.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsBetter Than The First One!
By Woodi on December 27, 2011
Format: Paperback
...and the first one was excellent! This newly revised/released copy appeared here for the holiday season, and at first I thought, "I've already read this. It was great, but I don't need a second copy." Then I noted that it was revised and expanded, so I sat down and began reading anyway. At first I was just skimming to find the new parts, but almost immediately I was drawn back into the story and I turned to the first page and re-read it from cover to cover. I enjoyed the second reading even more than the first because this edition has been not just "expanded" but "deepened". There seems to be more information about the skippers, resulting in an increased feeling of "knowing" them on the part of the reader. There is also some additions to some of the crew members' personal stories. Additionally, there is a section in the back with photos of a number of the crew members lost on the final patrol of this noble sub. I always really appreciate this, because knowing what a man looked like helps a reader to connect to his story. The same strengths still exist in this book, nothing has been lost with the newly revised release as happens sometimes when a book gets over-written. On the other hand, rather than just being advertising fluff, the claim that the book is expanded and improved is actually true! It is just plain a great read for anyone interested in WWII history, submarines, or submarine warfare.

But it's more than that. Coincidentally, I had just finished reading "Unbroken" (by Hillebrand) when my new copy of "Find 'em, Chase 'em, Sink 'em" arrived and the two are similarly touching. I imagine that Ostlund's book is located on the Military History shelf in your local bookstore, whereas Unbroken will be found in Biography, or Popular Nonfiction or whatever.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAs authentic as DasBoot!
By Quentin Ryan on July 28, 2013
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I've read many books on World WarII and submarine warfare. This is the best I've read. The writer puts you in the submarine, experiencing the stale air and the concussions of the depth charges. For a 'first time' writer he tells the story with such ease and grace that one is reminded of Antony Beevor or James Michener. Not only is his writing good but his research is extensive and accurate. From archival research and interviews of submariners he weaves a story that shows the compassion and dedication of the silent service and ultimately unravels the mystery of the loss of the Gudgeon. A must read for anyone interested in submarine warfare!
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5.0 out of 5 starsFound my Dad - thank you! Find 'Em, Chase 'Em, Sink 'Em: The Mysterious Loss of the WWII Submarine USS Gudgeon
By Laura Franklin on June 11, 2013
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I just have to share this with people *ex-military" I know who will understand. I had a nice reminder of my Dad today (he died 2 years ago in July). I wish he had stayed alive long enough to read this and talk to me about it. My half-brother told me about the book called "Find 'Em, Chase 'Em, Sink 'Em: The Mysterious Loss of the WWII Submarine USS Gudgeon." I've just started it at the first page and will read all the way through. I never heard much about this sub during my early life, but I knew of most of the others he served on. He never talked about Pearl Harbor, but there were lots of photos of him and his big brother, Bill Bland, who was also in the Navy, horsing around in Hawaii. When I got the book today, I did a search on the Bland name and it came up in 2 different chapters. The first time it comes up is funny because my Dad could only have been 3 days away from his 18th birthday, and it sounds exactly like something he would do. It occurs in the book as the sub was limping home from a patrol that had emptied them of torpedoes and all other firepower. They were returning from Australia. My father was RMC Edward L. Bland, Jr. He loved to write and draw cartoons and loved a good prank.

Quote: "Gudgeon dove and arrived at Pearl Harbor on the surface on day forty-two of the patrol, May 25, 1943. It must have been quite a sight. The Navy band on shore was playing the customary military songs. Civilians and military personnel alike had hurriedly lined up to watch as the USS Gudgeon slowly crept forward, the chugging diesel engines competing with the band. The haggard, proud, and relieved men on the deck handling the lines were as white as a sheet. Brass eagerly waited on shore to jump on board and congratulate Bill Post and the others for the very fine patrol.Read more ›
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