Submarine Commander by Rear Admiral Ben Bryant (1960, Mass Market)

Description: Submarine Commander by Ben Bryant (1960, Mass Market) This vintage paperback book is in acceptable condition. It has initials in pen under the front cover, shelf wear, some small, rips and tears but the main reason is the glue drying out and pages separated, everything is still together, but will need to be handled with some TLC. Please see the photos for the condition as the photos are of the actual book that you will receive. Thank you! OverviewThe command of a submarine in wartime requires mastery of a group of varied skills, courage of a high order and the ability to make quick decisions.Ben Bryant clearly explains all of the technicalities involved in commanding a submarine.He explains why the World War Il submarine was a more efficient fighting unit when on the surface than when submerged; and how he was able to average ten tons of enemy shipping for every sixteen-pound round fired from his three-inch gun.The submarine, particularly in World War I, was a very versatile weapon. Submarines were used as torpedo boats, gun boats, minelayers, troop carriers, store carriers, tankers, navigational beacons to guide surface vessels, rescue stations for aircraft flying over the sea, reconnaissance units, survey ships, convoy escorts, anti-submarine vessels, power stations to supply electric current to shore installations, and for landing and taking off agents on enemy soil.Submarine Commander is the whole picture.Rear Admiral Ben Bryant was there. He knows what it takes to command a fighting submarine: skill, immense courage the uncanny ability to guess the enemy's next move. Now he explains all the techniques involved in undersea warfare. He tells the story of the World War II submarine, a more efficient fighting unit when on the surface than when submerged; and how a crack crew, like his own, was able to average ten tons of sunken enemy shipping for every sixteen-pound round fired from his three-inch gun. The submarine is a versatile weapon - torpedo boat, gun boat, rescue station, reconnaissance unit, power station, and platform for landing and taking off agents behind enemy lines. Submarine Commander gives the whole picture, putting you at the eyepiece of the periscope.

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