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THE SILENT SERVICE in World War II. Shows the story of the Submarine Service from life on shore to action on the high seas, and the entire US Navy effort to win the war in the Pacific. VHS VIDEO
The Silent Service in World War II. Submarine Warfare, including the story of USS Growler. 3 Films in 1 Video Cassette:
[1] SEA POWER IN THE PACIFIC. An official US Navy film report. The best overview of WWII naval operations we have seen.
[2] THE SILENT SERVICE. An official US Navy film history on how the USN subs wiped out the Japanese shipping in WWII. Shows the story of the Silent Service from life on shore to action on the high seas.
[3] THE GROWLER STORY. Re-enacts the true story of Commander Gilmore, a sub Commanding Officer who, after being wounded by an attacking Japanese plane, ordered his ship to submerge and leave him on deck.
Any submariner and anyone who wants to learn about WWII subs will enjoy this video. 85 minutes total.
