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Silent Warriors

Submarine Warfare in the Pacific

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Silent Warriors

By: Gene Masters
Narrated by: Tweet Productions
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The year is 1941.

Shortly after the United States declares war on Japan in response to Pearl Harbor, Japan’s Tripartite Treaty allies, Germany and Italy, declare war on America.

The United States finds itself in a two-theater war.

President Franklin Roosevelt sets as America’s first priority the defeat of Nazi Germany, electing to wage a more-or-less holding war in the Pacific.

In the beginning, the only force opposing the Japanese onslaught in the Pacific is the U.S. Submarine Service.

Jake Lawler begins his war as executive officer aboard USS S-49, an aged S-class submarine, with orders to conduct unrestricted warfare against the enemy in the Pacific.

When a freak mid-sea grounding causes the loss S-49, Jake assumes command of another boat, USS Orca, a new Gato-class submarine, under construction in Groton, CT.

As Jake prepares a new boat and a freshly-assembled crew for war, the conflict in the Pacific is going badly for the Allies.

This is the story of Captain Lawler’s eleven war patrols, including an ongoing conflict with Imperial Japanese Navy Captain Hiriake Ito of the destroyer Atsukaze.

The crew of the Orca is made up of grizzled veterans and wet-behind-the-ears youngsters, all working together for a single purpose: to bring an implacable enemy to its knees.

Along the way, friendships are forged, and love affairs and marriages are created - and destroyed.

Pour yourself a favorite libation, grab a comfortable chair, and enjoy a tale that’s sure to hold your interest in Silent Warriors by Gene Masters.

©2018 Eugene Masters (P)2019 Eugene Masters
Genre Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military War Submarine Franklin D. Roosevelt Fiction
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Excellent Storyline • Riveting Action • Detailed Historical Context • Insightful Character Perspectives • Expressive Voice
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Felt like I lived through the war. Have read alot of WWII books. This is one of the more real and enjoyable.

Immersed in WWII

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I almost gave up after the first few chapters but I’m glad I stuck through it. I prefer first person stories. This read almost like a documentary. Still enjoyed the stories and insight it provided though.

Stick with it

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This book involves the stories involving several people during world war II. The people are in one way or another associated with submarines. Instead of a book that provides tactics and events of submarine battles, this book provides the human drama back story. I enjoyed getting the perspectives encountered due to the fog of war. But then there were unnecessary stories including homosexuals and nurses.
I expect many people will thoroughly enjoy this book. But, per my ratings, I think it's just an average book. Although the sound bites from the '40s was a good addition.

Human Drama Including Submarines

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Enjoyed the store and in-depth detail of submarine ware fare in the Pacific during WWII. I found the narration to be excellent and added to the story line but the music, bugles and drum corps was a distraction to the point of being annoying and unnecessary.

A good story about submarine warfare in WWII

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good story. The author knows his subject and presents it well, he was totally let down by tweet productions. long periods of silence between chapters, the music that also was between chapters. It is a good listen when taken in small chunks.

excessive production efforts

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Very detailed attack descriptions. The Audio version was hampered by the belief that sound effects would enhance the story. Author was excellent while at Sea, but felt the need to "humanize" the war with "love" subplots. Not what I believe (my opinion of course) that individuals who read/listen to this genre of Submarine Adventure/History/Entertainment are looking for. Also, you would think that the boat was maned by 5 to 6 People. There is much more to a crew than the CO, XO one or two additional Officers and the COB. If you enjoy WWII Pacific Submarine novels, this novel is certainly worth a credit and your time.

Overall a Entertaining Listen

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Thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and learned a lot from the historical and technical accounting. I’m not a fan of war themed stories but this was very good and I gained some sobering insight into what it takes to become a submariner. It truly is one of the military’s elite forces. The narration of the story on Audible was very enjoyable. I may listen a second time.

New Appreciation For The Submarine Force

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Great story told well. One of the best submarine books yet! Many stories combined to create riveting action.

can't miss

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Sounded like he was drunk. Story was just OK. Listen to the preview before you purchase.

Poor Narrator

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This book uses sound effects, music, drums, etc. and they are incredibly annoying and distracting. This silliness really interferes with the ability to enjoy this book. The author should seriously consider redoing the audible version with the rlimination of these distractions. This, simply put, was an incredibly bad idea.

Just one major complaint

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