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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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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.

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Naval Institute Press; 1st edition (July 31, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1557505829
ISBN-13: 978-1557505828
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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just being Frank

Submarine Diary -- a great WW2 diary

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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Rutzup

Very Good Cronical of life on Submarines during WWII

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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R J Brooks

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

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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Ronald E. Banks

Highly recommend this book...

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.

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Brett B Gutsche

Good Description of Life on a WW2 Submarine

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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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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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.

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The Silent Service - US Submarines in WW2

December 23, 2009

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Published in 1991, this book is from the diary of Corwin Mendenhall, who served aboard US Submarines from 1941-1945. This book was written after his retirement and accurately captures what life was like on board these subs during 11 different cruises.

The reader learns first hand of all of the difficulties faced - early in WW2, our torpedos did not work well. That took awhile to fix. Early subs could not dive deep enough, which meant danger during enemy depth charges. It took awhile to get agressive Officers to maximize sinking opportunities. Despite these difficulties, US Subs sank 55% of all Japanese shipping during WW2, even though they were only 2% of the naval personnel. And to highlight the dangers, over 20% of all submarines and their crew were lost at sea.

Mendenhall writes with a very understated style - he really puts you there in the sub, facing the day to day tedium, chores, administrative stuff that still had to get done. Reports, studying to pass tests for promotions. The fun that was had during rest breaks. The comraderie built up during the war. And of course, the action. Mendenhall says "the long stretches of tedium and waiting, interrupted occasionally by brief periods of excitement, terror and peril".

This book really hooks you. You can relate to everyone, you see the war through the eyes of a very humble, very honest man who reminds us of a time of great danger and sacrifice, the men who made those sacrifices and the victory that was so hard won. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in WW2, naval operations, history buffs, those who want to be reminded or learn about the everyday heroes that won WW2.

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Alfred J. Trimble

Three Stars

Quite accurate but not to be read for pure enjoyment.

Published on June 13, 2016

Gene Q.

Great book

Very well written for a diary format.Highly recommend for ww2 sub. followers.!

Published on July 11, 2015

Gary Moline

Four Stars

Great book that walks you through the day-to-day happenings of a WW 2 USN sumariner. Highly Recommend!

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Squailfish

Submarine Diary: The Silent Stalking of Japan

Very exciting story. The author was extremely adventerous-more so than I personally would have cared to experience. The book is a great read.

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