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The USS Swordfish

The USS Swordfish Tpb - 2019

by Billy, George J

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McFarland & Co., Jefferson, 2019, xi, 222 p; ill. b/w photos., includes index. Trade paperback fine. Among the more than 260 American submarines that patrolled the Pacific during World War II, the USS Swordfish in 1941 was the first to sink a Japanese armed merchant ship, marking the beginning of the sub's colorful history.
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  • Title The USS Swordfish
  • Author Billy, George J
  • Binding tpb
  • Edition 1st ed.
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages xi, 222 p.
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Co., Jefferson, NC
  • Date 2019
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 816024
  • ISBN 9781476677743 / 1476677743
  • Weight 5.15 lbs (2.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 5.9 x 0.7 in (24.13 x 14.99 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Officers, World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019040316
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.545

From the publisher

Among the more than 260 American submarines that patrolled the Pacific during World War II, the USS Swordfish in 1941 was the first to sink a Japanese armed merchant ship, marking the beginning of the submarine's colorful history. A series of seven commanders led Swordfish's 13 war patrols. Each skipper had a distinct leadership style. Some were successful in sinking enemy ships; others returned to port empty-handed. Yet all patrols risked dangerously close encounters with the enemy and the unforgiving nature of the open sea.

Drawing on archival sources and interviews with veteran sailors, this first full-length history of the Swordfish provides detailed accounts of each patrol and covers the mysterious disappearance of the legendary submarine on its final mission.

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About the author

George J. Billyis retired from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, where he was chief librarian for 30 years. He has published a number of books, papers and articles in the fields of history and library science.

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