USN Submarine vs IJN Aircraft Carrier

USN Submarine vs IJN Aircraft CarrierDuring World War II, submarines were originally intended to hunt and destroy cruisers and battleships, but ended up being more successful as commerce raiders. However, the US submarine force still played a crucial role in targeting Japanese capital ships. This book, featuring expertly crafted artwork and carefully selected archive images, delves into five pivotal battles between US submarines and Japanese aircraft carriers from 1942 1944. Initially,

During World War II, submarines were originally intended to hunt and destroy cruisers and battleships, but ended up being more successful as commerce raiders. However, the US submarine force still played a crucial role in targeting Japanese capital ships. This book, featuring expertly crafted artwork and carefully selected archive images, delves into five pivotal battles between US submarines and Japanese aircraft carriers from 1942-1944. Initially, the US faced challenges such as faulty torpedoes, ineffective tactics, and unlucky circumstances, resulting in no successful attacks on Japanese capital ships in 1942 and 1943. However, from June to November 1944, the US was able to sink three of Japan's largest aircraft carriers and a battleship, causing Japanese capital ships to retreat to safety. In this informative book, author Mark Lardas examines the technologies and strategies used by both sides that ultimately determined the outcome of these battles.