Sink 'Em All

Sink 'Em All is Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood's firsthand account of submarine warfare in the Pacific during World War II. As Commander of Submarines in the Pacific Fleet, Lockwood provides a strategic view of the U.S. submarine campaign against Japan. The book chronicles the evolution of submarine tactics, technology, and operations from 1943 to 1945. Lockwood details the challenges faced by submarine commanders and crews, from defective torpedoes to dangerous patrol missions in enemy waters. The narrative follows key submarine missions and engagements throughout the Pacific theater, incorporating official reports and personal accounts from submarine commanders. These accounts include both successful strikes against Japanese shipping and the losses sustained by American submarine forces. Beyond its military history, Sink 'Em All examines the human elements of submarine warfare and leadership during a pivotal period of naval warfare. The book stands as a testament to the submarine service's role in the Allied victory in the Pacific.

Readers describe this as a detailed firsthand submarine warfare account from a Pacific Fleet submarine commander. The writing maintains a straightforward, factual tone while conveying the intensity of submarine operations. Likes: - Technical accuracy and tactical details - Balance of operational specifics with human elements - Clear explanations of submarine warfare concepts - Inclusion of actual patrol reports and statistics - Matter-of-fact portrayal of both successes and failures Dislikes: - Some sections get bogged down in numbers and statistics - Limited coverage of enlisted crew perspectives - Writing can be dry and clinical at times Ratings: Goodreads: 4.18/5 (164 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (238 ratings) Representative review: "Lockwood presents an honest, unvarnished look at submarine operations - both the triumphs and the technical challenges that had to be overcome. The patrol reports alone make this worthwhile." - Amazon reviewer

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🌟 Charles A. Lockwood served as Commander of Submarine Forces in the Pacific during World War II, overseeing the operations he describes in "Sink 'Em All" 🌊 The book details how American submarines sank 1,178 Japanese merchant ships and 214 military vessels during WWII - more than half of all Japanese shipping losses ⚓ Before writing "Sink 'Em All," Lockwood played a crucial role in solving the defective torpedo crisis that plagued U.S. submarines in the early years of WWII 🏆 Under Lockwood's command, submarine warfare in the Pacific became known as the "silent victory," as it effectively crippled Japan's maritime supply lines despite receiving little public attention 📖 The book's title comes from the unofficial motto of U.S. submarine forces during WWII, with "sink 'em all" being the standard response to the traditional naval farewell "good hunting"