I just finished the book: The USS Flier: Death and Survival on a World War II Submarine by Michael Sturma.
The book was very well written. I really enjoyed it. Once you get past the first pages of the book, you’ll realize that everything mentioned is pure fact. You’ll believe this once you notice the extreme number of endnotes on every page. Then at the end of the book, page after page of documented testimony, interviews, Navy paperwork is quoted. Anyway, if you are a history buff, or just enjoy subs, this book is for you.
I’ve always been fascinated by submarines. I’m not at all claustrophobic, but there is just something about being in one of those underwater that just upsets me. I’ve been inside the USS Cavalla in Galveston, TX. Even after watching numerous movies and documentaries on Subs, I was surprised at how tight everything was. I’m a fairly large person, so just maneuvering through the doorways was a challenge. I can’t imagine running through the sub in an emergency situation (and even sometimes in the dark to conserve battery power). Anyway, it wasn’t like it was a surprise that the sinking of the sub was coming, but I was still riveted to the book to find out the details.
Following is a link from Amazon where you can look at (or purchase) the book. A very good read.
The USS Flier: Death and Survival on a World War II Submarine
