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Summary: Greatest submarine book ever written.
Review: I could not put this book down. O'Kanes writing puts the reader inside the sub taking part in every detail of the Tang's patrols during WWII. I found myself refering to the maps every time he gave a description of the Tang's approach to enemy shipping and being able to see his detailed discriptions of the area thru the periscope. O'Kane's memories of details of shooting setups and the details of men at their stations in time of war is uncanny. This is truly a book that takes the reader to the dark days of WWII and the frustration of fighting with defective torpedos and equipment and the "jury-rigging" the crews had to do to make things work and in most cases make equipment better than what was issued. O'Kane was not only a great leader of men he is one of the great heros of WWII. It would be an honor to shake his hand.
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Summary: One of the Very Best
Review: I have already read this book once and now I am reading it for the second time. Richard O'Kane takes you through the boredom and the intensity of what it was like to serve aboard a WWII submarine.This book tells the story from beginning to the bitter end of a heroic sub and the men who served in her.
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Summary: A must for those who want to feel WWII sub warfare!
Review: I have already read this book once and now I am reading it for the second time. Richard O'Kane takes you through the boredom and the intensity of what it was like to serve aboard a WWII submarine. This book tells the story from beginning to the bitter end of a heroic sub and the men who served in her.
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Summary: When True Heroes Lived
Review: I have just finished reading "Clear The Bridge" for the first time in over 20 years and I am struck at the incredible devotion to duty and country that the heroes of World War II exibited. In this day and age of false idols and a secular society, it is truly refreshing to read about men who knew what sacrafice was and risked their lives to protect this country. They were our finest generation.
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Summary: Clear the Bridge
Review: If Hollywood is looking for a new action-adventure subject, they need look no further than the war patrols of the USS Tang. Join Richard O'Kane aboard the Tang as he weaves a tale of suspense and action better than any work of fiction. Under his command, the Tang ranked fourth in the number of tons of Japanese shipping sunk. We get a rare "periscope liberty" look over the author's shoulder as he tracks his prey across the vast Pacific. Whether rescuing a record number of downed fliers or launching torpedoes from the very center of a confused and sinking Japanese convoy, his no-nonsense style and matter-of-fact delivery leave no doubt that this man was - in every respect - a true submarine commander. This book provides one of the truly great depictions of the kind of heroes who served in World War II, especially those in the "Silent Service."
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Summary: Must have this one.
Review: If you enjoy true submarine books this one is a must
have book. An absolutely great book, told by the
Captain of the Tang and one of the best sub books
written.
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Summary: Outstanding writing skills and detail.
Review: If you want the real story about World War II submarines, O'Kane proves he was the best submariner of that war, an outstanding scholar, an articulate writer. O'Kane teaches the reader how to command a submarine in World War II and takes you back 50 years to know what it was like.
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Summary: Exciting, real submarine action
Review: Rear Admiral O'Kane (Medal of Honor, three
Navy Crosses), has taken us along on the
exciting combat patrols of the hottest warship
under the sea, the U.S.S. Tang.
Tang was probably bureaucratically deprived of
the record for enemy ships sunk, but won two
Presidential Unit Citations and was possibly the
most decorated ship in the Navy.
When you read O'Kane's memoir it is easy to see why: this was as fine, highly skilled,
and motivated a group of men as ever sailed.
Their story is well told here, with a good narrative flow which keeps the action moving and respects the reader enough to expect him to follow closely and attentively. This attention is well rewarded; highly recommended for sub fans and students of naval action in World War II.
(The numerical rating above is a default setting
within Amazon's format. This reviewer does not
employ numerical ratings.
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Summary: Exciting, real submarine action
Review: Rear Admiral O'Kane (Medal of Honor, threeNavy Crosses), has taken us along on theexciting combat patrols of the hottest warshipunder the sea, the U.S.S. Tang.
Tang was probably bureaucratically deprived ofthe record for enemy ships sunk, but won twoPresidential Unit Citations and was possibly themost decorated ship in the Navy.When you read O'Kane's memoir it is easy to see why: this was as fine, highly skilled,and motivated a group of men as ever sailed.
Their story is well told here, with a good narrative flow which keeps the action moving and respects the reader enough to expect him to follow closely and attentively. This attention is well rewarded; highly recommended for sub fans and students of naval action in World War II. (The numerical rating above is a default settingwithin Amazon's format. This reviewer does notemploy numerical ratings.
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Summary: One of the best I have ever read on submarine warfare..
Review: Simply the best book written on a submarine in action in the Pacific during WWII. A tribute to the courage of not only the author, who won the Medal of Honor, but to his crew. The author writes in an engrossing manner and the ending will shock those not expecting it..
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