Sub Tales: Stories That Seldom Surface

This is our top-selling book over the last five years and a good choice to dive into our five-book series about the grand history of the US Submarine Force. Sub Tales (subtitled, Stories that Seldom Surface) has most recently been fully updated in April 2025 with the addition of a new chapter in the "Heroes" section about a modern-day submariner who came to the rescue of people trapped in an apartment building on fire. Every chapter has been edited with an emphasis on greater clarity and enhanced historical accuracy. More background information on the subject at hand is included, and new cross-references have been added to the other books in the series. Packed with more than three dozen gripping stories from the annals of US submarine history, Sub Tales attempts to convey some of the drama, adventure, and humor that has typified service aboard the submarines of the US Navy over the past 100+ years. Included in this edition is a new completely new story about polar bear sightings by submarines, and a new description of an unlikely rescue at sea by the Seadragon! The 40 stories are accompanied by more than 200 photos as well as a bonus section that includes seven “submarine lists” certain to entertain the reader. As a compendium, the book may be read in any order. Stories vary in length from short to medium to long. You decide the reading order. The topics range from presidential visits to inadvertent whale strikes to dramatic brushes with death. Also featured are detailed stories of uncommon bravery and sacrifice. You will learn a lot about the mettle of the men who “rode the boats” in the defense of the United States. Written for both submarine veterans and civilian enthusiasts, the language is clear and correct. You will have a hard time putting the book down once you begin it! We are pleased to have benefited from the considerable skills of two associate editors. Mike Chapman and Keith Weitemeyer are two literate students of submarine history, and their editorial perspectives are found throughout the book to tighten up narratives, keep language choices in certain passages on point, and draw larger conclusions from many of the stories included herein. The authors also relied greatly on the expertise of several additional submarine veterans who reviewed passages about propulsion, electrical systems, weapons systems, and more. Several of the first-hand stories are corroborated by submarine veterans who "were there" when the events occurred, giving the narratives a greater authenticity. Chosen by BookAuthority as one of the ten best submarine books in the world for five years running (2019-2023), Sub Tales has consistently earned solid reader ratings and sold thousands of copies. Together with its four sequels (More Sub Tales, Sub Tales 3, Sub Tales 4, and Sub Tales 5, the five-book "Sub Tales" series represents a distinctive collection of some of the finest stories of intrigue and courage of the US Submarine Force. Along with the other four true-life books of the US Submarine Force written by the authors, Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots and The Silent Service Remembers (Vols. 1, 2, and 3), you are guaranteed to be entertained and informed for hours by the many deeds of the Silent Service. The authors are proud to add that they donated the profits from all book sales for the first $50,000 earned to the Charitable Fund of the US Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI). This philanthropic goal was reached in May 2021. Since that time, more than $60,000 of total sales proceeds has been donated to deserving submarine-based charities. Thank you for your interest in our books!
ASIN: 1673795285
VSKU: DBV.1673795285.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Hood, Charles|Hood, Frank
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!