Hellcats, Peter Sasgen
Hellcats, Peter Sasgen
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Hellcats
The Epic Story of World War II's Most Daring Submarine Raid

Author: Peter Sasgen

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 11/02/2010

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The incredible true story of nine Hellcat submarines assigned to penetrate the dense minefields protecting the sea of Japan. In 1945-with no knowledge of the development of the atomic bomb- American submarine commanders, desperate to avoid an invasion of the home islands, believed that if the Japanese merchant fleet was sunk, the enemy would be forced to surrender. The problem: the ships were protected in the Sea of Japan from American submarines by a seemingly impenetrable barrier of deadly minefields. For the first time, Peter Sasgen tells the gripping story of Operation Barney, a mission in which nine submarines, nicknamed Hellcats, were tasked with the impossible—get through the underwater mines and decimate the enemy fleet. Success would hinge on a new experimental sonar system that would, with luck, guide American submarines safely past the mines. Drawing on original documents and the poignant personal letters of one brave Hellcat commander, Sasgen crafts a classic naval tale of the heroic submariners and one of World War II’s most ambitious and dangerous missions.

About The Author

Peter Sasgen is the author of two previous nonfiction books on submarine warfare, including Stalking the Red Bear, a selection of the Military Book Club, and three submarine techno-thriller novels.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on January 30, 2025

A gripping, epic tale of submarine warfare at the end of WWII. Great use of technical explanations, personal letters, and historical context.......more

Goodreads review by Don on April 24, 2018

Little known story of one of the last WW2 submarine missions.......more

Goodreads review by Kenneth on April 14, 2019

Very interesting, using Love Letters, Official Records from both sides, and older books. Gives the reader a little insight to submarine warfare during WWII......more

Goodreads review by John on April 16, 2018

Forgot how much I liked submarine stories as a kid. Great WWII tale of sneaking behind enemy lines with new tech that few people trust until it is all over.......more

Goodreads review by Al on July 12, 2022

Excellent WWII......more