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Silent Running

My Years on a World War II Attack Submarine

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Silent Running

By: James F. Calvert
Narrated by: Kevin Patrick
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 In this riveting personal account, an authentic American hero relives the perils and triumphs of eight harrowing patrols aboard one of America's most successful World War II submarines. Courageous deeds and terror-filled moments - as well as the endless hard work of maintaining and operating a combat sub - are vividly recalled in Calvert's candid portrait. From rigorous training and shakedown cruises off the coast of New England to tense patrols within shouting distance of Japan's major cities, the progress of the newly commissioned USS Jack parallels Calvert's own growth from callow ensign to charter member of one of the sharpest attack teams in the fleet. Silent Running is more than a masterful collection of war stories. The greatest drama takes place within Jim Calvert himself, as his values, his training, and his courage are put to test daily, both at sea and ashore. He must come to terms with a forbidden love, overcome fear and self-doubt, cope with the loss of comrades, and face the constant reality that each and every day at sea might be his last. Jim Calvert has created one of the most remarkable World War II memoirs to date.©1995 by James F. Calvert, Vice Admiral, USN (Ret.) (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Armed Forces Military Military & War Naval Forces World War II Military Fiction
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All I can say is rest in peace to Mr Calvert. You have achieved so many great things and this amazing first hand account was an absolute pleasure to listen to. The narration complemented the book in the finest form.

One of my favorite books

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I enjoyed this from start to finish.
His thoughts, mishaps and triumphs shared and greatly appreciated.

A Tribute To Crew of Jack

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Please don't let the slightly rough recording turn you off. This book is an excellent listen about a much sidelined topic. The Submarine war in the Pacific needs to have more written about it.

Rustic but very enjoyable

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Very much in the style of saving private Ryan, Narrated in such a manner, i was invested in the characters personal reflection of his wartime experience.

A personal journey,

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Solid narration and an enthralling perspective from the depths of a US submarine in 3 years of conflict. The author is really in the thick of it, describing in detail what it's like to be depth charged to traveling the world many times over. Its rare to get a memoir from the perspective of a submariner and I'm glad I listened.

well spoken and an interesting perspective

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Highly recommended listening.
I found this book to be authentic and a real reflection of submarine life and action during WW2
A lot of books are packed with action which is not the case in any theatre of war or conflict.

Silent running also reflects on tedium and the daily activity of the Sub Service. That makes it real

and an enjoyable.

Interesting and a must listen to book for any person interested in WW2 history.




Excellent Submariner Memoire

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sound quality is absolutely terrible, if you can put up with this is actually a great story.

great story...but...

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