Uss Pampanito

Author : Gregory F Michno
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806180250

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USS Pampanito by Gregory F Michno Pdf

Most World War II submarine stories are glorifications of war written by submarine captains about their own boats. But the USS Pampanito was not a typical submarine. The sub and its crew caused plenty of destruction, but they found the pinnacle of their honor and fame in a dramatic sea rescue. Gregory F. Michno relates the experiences of the crewmen—both enlisted men and officers—who served on the USS Pampanito. The Pampanito story begins with the boat's construction in 1943, continues through its six combat missions, and concludes with its decommissioning after the war in 1945. The heart of the book is the September 12, 1944, attack on a Japanese convoy carrying English and Australian POWs from the Burma-Siam Railway (of Bridge on the River Kwai fame) to prison camps in Japan. The Pampanito helped sink two of the prison ships, unwittingly killing hundreds of Allied soldiers, but then returned to rescue the survivors. The crew picked a record seventy-three men from the sea.

Author : Carl Nolte
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 0971455007

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USS Pampanito by Carl Nolte Pdf

Author : Aldona Sendzikas
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813047980

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Lucky 73 by Aldona Sendzikas Pdf

Today USS Pampanito is a tourist destination. During WWII the submarine earned six battle stars, sank six Japanese ships, damaged four others, and rescued seventy-three British and Australian POWs from the South China Sea. Astonishingly, this rescue happened three days after she sank one of the transport ships on which the Allied prisoners were being ferried to Japan. The chain of events that led to this rescue is truly remarkable. Captured in 1942, forced to spend fifteen months constructing the Burma-Thai Railroad, and then loaded onto floating concentration camps--hellships, as they were called--the prisoners were in the wrong place at the wrong time when Pampanito and her wolf pack attacked a Japanese convoy. Returning to the coordinates a few days later, the crew was astonished to discover survivors in the water from among the more than 2,200 prisoners who had been aboard the Japanese ships. Even more remarkable is that the officers and crew of Pampanito, after picking up these men (the Lucky 73), thought to have them record their thoughts and experiences while the events were still fresh in their minds, before returning to port. While working as curator for Pampanito, Aldona Sendzikas discovered these documents and began an odyssey of tracking down one of the most incredible rescue stories of the Pacific War.

Author : Harry A. Butowsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Government publications
ISBN : MINN:31951002931952S

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Warships Associated with World War II in the Pacific by Harry A. Butowsky Pdf

Author : Robert Cecil Stern
Publisher : Squadron/Signal Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Submarines (Ships)
ISBN : 089747578X

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USS Pampanito by Robert Cecil Stern Pdf

Author : Michael Sturma
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612518619

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Fremantle's Submarines by Michael Sturma Pdf

From unpromising beginnings in March 1942, the Allied submarine base at Fremantle on the west coast of Australia became a vital part of the Allied offensive against Japan. Pushed back from the Philippines and the Netherlands’ East Indies, American submariners, accompanied by a small group of Dutch forces, retreated to Fremantle as a last resort. The location was chosen for its good harbor and the fact that it was outside the range of land-based Japanese aircraft. Unfortunately the base was also far from their patrol areas and supply lines, and it was difficult to reinforce should the enemy attack. Thanks largely to a welcoming civilian population, morale quickly improved. The hospitality and sense of belonging fostered by Western Australians became legendary among Allied submariners and remains central to their wartime memories. Perhaps as a result of such a positive experience, the Allied forces became much more successful in combat. Intertwining social and military history, Fremantle’s Submarines relates how courage, cooperation, and community made Fremantle arguably the most successful military outpost of World War II from the standpoint of troop morale.

Author : Michael Sturma
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476642192

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Hellships Down by Michael Sturma Pdf

On 12 September 1944, a wolfpack of U.S. submarines attacked the Japanese convoy HI-72 in the South China Sea. Among the ships sunk were two carrying Allied prisoners of war. Men who had already endured the trials of Japanese captivity faced a renewed struggle for survival at sea. This book tells the broader story of the HI-72 convoy through the stories of two survivors: Arthur Bancroft, who was rescued by an American submarine, and Charles "Rowley" Richards, who was rescued by the Japanese. The story of these men represents the thousands of Allied POWs who suffered not only the atrocious conditions of these Japanese hellships, but also the terror of friendly fire from their own side's submarines. For the first time, the personal, political and legal aftermath of these men's experiences is fully detailed. At its heart, this is a story of survival. Charting the survivors' fates from rescue to their attempts at retribution, this book reveals the trauma that continued long after the war was over.

Author : John Garvey,California Center for Military History
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439630990

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San Francisco in World War II by John Garvey,California Center for Military History Pdf

Everything changed on the morning of December 7, 1941, and life in San Francisco was no exception. Flush with excitement and tourism in the wake of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, the city was stunned at the severity of the Pearl Harbor attack, and quickly settled into organized chaos with its new role as a major deployment center for the remainder of the war. Frisco teemed with servicemen and servicewomen during and after the conflict, forever changing the face of this waterfront city. Warships roamed the bay, and fearsome gun embankments appeared on the cliffs facing the sea, preparing to repel an invasion that never happened.

Author : Douglas E. Campbell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781329697027

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Save Our Souls: Rescues Made by U.S. Submarines During World War II by Douglas E. Campbell Pdf

At last count, nearly 2,400 people can claim that their lives were saved by a U.S. submarine during World War II. Of that number, 523 Allied aviators could claim that distinction after crashing their aircraft into the sea and being saved by a submarine operating in the "Lifeguard League." The remaining number were a collection of other military and civilian personnel, each with a story to tell and now able to tell their grand-children. Some of those rescued went on to retire as senior military officers including U.S. Navy Admirals, some back to missionary work, some to manage large companies in later years, some to philanthropic endeavors to pay everyone back for saving their lives. Appendix A is an intensely-researched index of nearly 2,200 names of those saved.

Author : Don Keith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101118597

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Final Patrol by Don Keith Pdf

During World War II, the U.S. Navy's submarine service suffered the highest casualty percentage of all the American armed forces, losing one in five submariners. But despite the odds, these underwater warriors accounted for almost 60 percent of Japanese shipping losses, and were a major factor in winning the war. 16 U.S. submarines - and one German U-Boat - that saw action during WWII are now open to the public. Most have been restored and authentically equipped. Final Patrol takes a fascinating look at these subs and the personal stories of the brave sailors who lived, fought, and often died in them. Now, visitors can climb into these cramped steel cylinders, peer through their torpedo tubes, and imagine diving under the sea - perhaps for the last time - to stalk a fanatical enemy who threatened our nation's freedom.

Author : Patricia Hachten Wee,Robert James Wee
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0810853019

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World War II in Literature for Youth by Patricia Hachten Wee,Robert James Wee Pdf

This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information with annotated listings of more than 3,500 titles--a broad sampling of books on the war years 1939-1945. Includes both fiction and nonfiction works about all aspects of the war. Professional resources for educators aligned to the educational standards for social studies; technical references; periodicals and electronic resources; a directory of WWII museums, memorials, and other institutions; and topics for exploration complement this excellent library and classroom resource.

Author : James P. Delgado,Clive Cussler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849088602

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Silent Killers by James P. Delgado,Clive Cussler Pdf

James P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine. Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, Delgado recreates the story of the submarine from the bottom up – that is through eerie photographs of subs at the bottom of the sea. In addition, he explores submarine technology, from wooden to iron to steel hulls, from hand-cranked to nuclear-powered propulsion, from candlelight to electricity, from gunpowder 'torpedoes' to nuclear missiles. An esteemed underwater archaeologist and marine historian, Jim Delgado has compiled an extraordinary history of the dragons of the deep. Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining. Clive Cussler

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1438 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Biomedical engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015069770124

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Hospital Corps Quarterly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Hargis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782001706

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US Submarine Crewman 1941–45 by Robert Hargis Pdf

This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the "Silent Service" to spearhead the naval war against Japan, cutting her supply routes and neutralizing her naval threat. By August 1945, US Navy submarines had made 488 war patrols. The achievements of the "Silent Service" were not without consequence 3,500 American crewmen lost their lives.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465432667

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California by DK Pdf

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California leads you straight to the best attractions California has to offer and provides the insider travel tips you need, whether you're making the most of the nightlife or exploring historic towns and museums. Fully illustrated, it covers all the major cities and sights, from Los Angeles, southern California, and the national parks to San Francisco and the bay area to California wine country, the north, and more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California explores the culture, history, architecture, wildlife, beaches, and scenic walks and drives. You'll find 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sights, as well as street maps and reliable information for getting around. Plus, this guidebook is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each area for all budgets. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California truly shows you this state as no one else can.