About the Book:

Short Description:

Sub Tales 3 is the most ambitious project yet completed by the writing team of Charles and Frank Hood. The brothers have established a niche in the storytelling of exploits both famous and obscure in the captivating history of the US Submarine Force. The third entry in the “Sub Tales” series, Sub Tales 3 comprises 18 original lengthy stories that cover a wide variety of topics, historical figures, and eras. From tales of heroism and courage under duress to more light hearted discussions about the Silent Service, Sub Tales 3 is crammed full of interesting details that are sure to please the submarine veteran or enthusiast. Accompanying the stories—many told from the first-hand perspective with the assistance of dozens of submariners who experienced the action themselves—are more than 425 photos, maps, and diagrams to enhance the reader’s progress and comprehension. Each of the visual entries is carefully captioned to provide even more intriguing details about the chapter subjects.

Long Description:

Sub Tales 3 contains several heart-pounding tales of men skirting death aboard submarines; not all episodes ended well, but the brave actions of those who stayed at their posts or found novel ways to mitigate disaster will inspire you. Witness the improbable rescue of airmen from the Western Pacific Ocean during a typhoon in 1972. Marvel at the fortitude of the single sailor who sacrificed his life to save the entire boat during an explosion in port in 1960. You’ll find out why the US Navy build partial submarines in the Idaho desert, and why both a weapon named “SUBROC” and a scientific principle called “natural circulation” gained popularity in submarine circles. These treasures, and many others, await your discovery. Along with the first two volumes of the trilogy, Sub Tales and More Sub Tales, this 722-page book will entertain, enlighten, and occasionally astound you. There are so many wonderful stories of the US Submarine Force to tell—and none of our stories betray any oaths of secrecy.

Vetted by dozens of veteran submariners and polished by three associate editors with vast experience in submarine history and operation, Sub Tales 3 is the finest achievement yet in the expanding anthology of nonfiction books by the Hood brothers about the ever-fascinating lore of the Silent Service. Because of the inherent reluctance among submariners to talk about their experiences, the general public lacks sufficient appreciation for the many sacrifices that have been made by the US Submarine Force over the last 120 years to secure our freedoms. Their books are a collective homage to the valor of the men (and now women) who “wear the dolphins.”