“Sturma has provided an important service in reminding readers of the importance not only of submarines in the war but also the alliance between the U.S. and Australia. Too often accounts of the war in the Pacific ignore the role of American allies, including no only the Australians but also the British, Dutch, New Zealanders, residents of the Philippines, and ... Read moremany others who need to be recognized to tell the complete story.” —The Journal of Military History “This book achieved what it set out to do. Sturma moves comfortably between discussing strategy, leaders, tactics, weapons and civilian-submariner relations. Archival material, personal records, memoirs and post-war interviews are all used well to bring the experiences of leaders, rank-and-file and civilians into sharp focus. Fremantle’s Submarines will interest general and academic readers concerned with submarine warfare in the Pacific War and the Australian home-front experience.” —History Australia Show Less