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Submarine Diary: The Silent Stalking of Japan Paperback – July 31, 2013

by Corwin Guy Mendenhall Jr. (Author)

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A vividly detailed account of life aboard U.S. submarines in the Pacific during World War II.

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320 pages
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English
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Naval Institute Press
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July 31, 2013
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6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
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1557505829
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Corwin Guy Mendenhall Jr. earned three Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, a Navy Commendation and 13 battle stars during his 20 year Navy career. He rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and later worked as a manager for Texas Instruments before his death in 2006.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Institute Press; 1st THUS edition (July 31, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557505829
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557505828
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches

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just being Frank

Submarine Diary -- a great WW2 diary

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2012

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I found this book difficult to put down. It reads like "Pacific War Diary" in that it provides an evolving picture of daily life aboard ship. Mendenhall manages to convey the early difficulties with a reluctant and cautious skipper, naval bureaucracy, accounts of all his patrols, shipboard humor, and personal insights. Unlike the aggressive boats such as Wahoo, Tang, Bowfin and others, Mendenhall's service aboard Sculpin and Pintado were probably more typical of sub duty in the Pacific, which was hardly typical of navy duty in general. I wasn't there, so I can't say what this era was like for our sailors, but I certainly enjoy reading about this time and space, and very much enjoyed this book. The author has a smooth and easy style, there is no wandering off his subject, and someone did a fine job editing (grammar, spelling, etc). If you enjoy reading about the Silent Service, this is a good addition to your war library.

fwiw: visiting the floating museums (for instance, USS Bowfin in Hawaii) and USS Pampanito in San Francisco) helps put the duty aboard these fleet boats into perspective when you reflect on the accomplishments of the Silent Service.

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R J Brooks

I gave this copy to one of the surviving crew ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2016

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I gave this copy to one of the surviving crew member of the submarine Pintado. Mendenhall was the executive officer on that sub and he described their dangerous missions with simplicity and clarity. Almost 25% of the submariners were lost. That's higher than any other segment of the military during WW 2. If you see a vet, especially a WW 2 vet, stop and give them a hug!

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Rutzup

Very Good Cronical of life on Submarines during WWII

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 22, 2014

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This is a very good historical book about submarine duty during WWII. Being a former submariner I could relate to much of the things described in the book. Most sub sailors that served on diesel boats can relate to much of what is in this book. I served on both diesel and nuclear boats and my best memories are related to the diesel boats.
I would recommend this book to any one who wanted to learn what is was like serving on submarines during WWII.

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Brett B Gutsche

Good Description of Life on a WW2 Submarine

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 23, 2014

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A good picture of life on a WW2 submarine in combat. I have read better descriptions of life, experiences, and emotions on a submarine in WW2, for example the books by Beach, but this was worth while and I thoroughly enjoyed it. For those with an interest in WW2 submarines and their actions, I would recommend this book.

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Joe McCarthy Jr

WW2 Submarine Action

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 22, 2014

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The author kept a diary while serving in the Pacific theatre during WW2 on SS Sculpin and Pintado. He recounts the wild scary times and the quiet and funny moments of submarine duty during war. He was a junior officer for 6 war patrols on Sculpin and the Executive officer (2nd in command) for 5 patrols on Pintado.

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Ronald E. Banks

Highly recommend this book...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2016

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I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about Submarines in World War II. This is an experience wrtiter and know the subject well. You will enjoy this book immensely.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2013

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Great real life experience aboard a WWII sub it's amazing the difficult conditions crews had to endure. Never a dull moment and some funny stories too.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 13, 2016

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Quite accurate but not to be read for pure enjoyment.

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