SEA ASSAULT: The Sinking of Japan's Secret Supership

by Joseph F. Enright, James W. Ryan

During the Pacific leg of World War II, the U.S. Navy struck an astounding blow to the Japanese-a defeat which would become one of the greatest David and Goliath stories in the history of warfare. Japan's Shinano was a mammoth 72,000-ton aircraft carrier, equipped with a huge arsenal of guns, and carrying some 4,000 men. Yet, a small U.S. submarine, the Archer-Fish, less than a thirtieth the size of Shinano and carrying just 82 men, managed to sink the gargantuan vessel into the embattled Pacific with just four strategically placed torpedoes. Here, vividly told by the Commander of the Archer-Fish, is the incredible true story of this crushing victory-and a fascinating account of heroism, history, and warfare.

299 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Charley Duschen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read many books about World War II, but had never heard of the Shinano. Why hasn't more been written about this "secret" carrier? This book is extremely well written. Once again our Navy doesn't believe their own people until proven wrong. The more I read, the more disturbing I find the US Navy.

[Larry West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great WWII submarine story