Battle Submerged: Submarine Fighters Of World W... May 2026

The book reflects on the immense strategic value of the submarine fleet. While constituting a small percentage of total Navy tonnage, American submarines were responsible for sinking approximately and 30% of the Imperial Japanese Navy . Battle submerged;: Submarine fighters of World War II

is a historical non-fiction work by Rear Admiral Harley Cope and Captain Walter Karig, first published in 1951. The book provides an account of the United States Navy's submarine operations in the Pacific theater, specifically focusing on the "extraordinary versatility" and daring exploits of the vessels often referred to as the Silent Service . Core Themes and Purpose Battle Submerged: Submarine Fighters Of World W...

The authors detail how submarines transitioned from standard commerce raiding to specialized roles like reconnaissance, rescue operations for downed pilots, and running blockades into critical areas like Corregidor. The book reflects on the immense strategic value