Pigboat 39

An American Sub Goes to War

Nonfiction, History, Military, Naval
Cover of the book Pigboat 39 by Bobette Gugliotta, The University Press of Kentucky
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bobette Gugliotta ISBN: 9780813146324
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky Publication: March 11, 2014
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky Language: English
Author: Bobette Gugliotta
ISBN: 9780813146324
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
Publication: March 11, 2014
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
Language: English

" Constructed in 1923, the American submarine S39 was practically an antique when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor. With defective torpedoes, a semi-trained crew, and a primitive ventilation system (hence the nickname), she nevertheless sank two enemy vessels and eluded pursuit to fight again in the Solomons. This is the little-known story of how an unprepared navy fought with what it had until the tide could be turned. Bobette Gugliotta was one of the S-39 wives. With the technical assistance of her husband, Guy, an officer who served on three of the S-class boats during the war, she presents an accurate and absorbing account of submarine operations and warfare. No less valuable is her candid and sympathetic portrayal of the men and women whose lives were caught up in the voyage of the S-39.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

" Constructed in 1923, the American submarine S39 was practically an antique when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor. With defective torpedoes, a semi-trained crew, and a primitive ventilation system (hence the nickname), she nevertheless sank two enemy vessels and eluded pursuit to fight again in the Solomons. This is the little-known story of how an unprepared navy fought with what it had until the tide could be turned. Bobette Gugliotta was one of the S-39 wives. With the technical assistance of her husband, Guy, an officer who served on three of the S-class boats during the war, she presents an accurate and absorbing account of submarine operations and warfare. No less valuable is her candid and sympathetic portrayal of the men and women whose lives were caught up in the voyage of the S-39.

More books from The University Press of Kentucky

Cover of the book Burley by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Stolen Harvest by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Steven Soderbergh by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book A Guide to Cyanobacteria by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book The Dame in the Kimono by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Violence against Women in Kentucky by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book James Still by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Wendell Berry by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Gray Ghost by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Sacred Mountains by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book John Hunt Morgan and His Raiders by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Virginia at War, 1864 by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book My Life before the World War, 1860--1917 by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Once They Were Eagles by Bobette Gugliotta
Cover of the book Bluecoats and Tar Heels by Bobette Gugliotta
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy