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During World War II, the U.S. Navy's submarine service suffered the highest percentage of casualties of any branch of the American armed forces. One in five submariners was lost. But despite the odds, these underwater warriors accounted for almost sixty percent of Japanese shipping losses and were a major factor in winning the war.

Award-winning author Don Keith has twice been named Broadcast Personality of the Year by Billboard. He wrote Gallant Lady and In the Course of Duty, co-wrote the national bestseller, Final Bearing, and heads an advertising/marketing agency. Author website: donkeith.com.

Prologue	p. 1
Inside a World War II "Diesel Boat"	p. 15
USS Cod (SS-224)	p. 37
USS Drum (SS-228)	p. 57
USS Silversides (SS-236)	p. 73
USS Cavalla (SS-244)	p. 87
USS Cobia (SS-245)	p. 103
USS Croaker (SS-246)	p. 117
USS Bowfin (SS-287)	p. 127
USS Ling (SS-297)	p. 145
USS Lionfish (SS-298)	p. 153
USS Batfish (SS-310)	p. 159
USS Becuna (SS-319)	p. 177
USS Clamagore (SS-343)	p. 187
USS Pampanito (SS-383)	p. 193
USS Razorback (SS-394)	p. 215
USS Torsk (SS-423)	p. 231
USS Requin (SS-481)	p. 243
German U-505	p. 255
Epilogue	p. 279
Author's Note	p. 283
Appendix	p. 285
Index	p. 321
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Final Patrol : True Stories of World War II Submarines

Final Patrol : True Stories of World War II Submarines

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