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The Terrible Hours: The Greatest Submarine Rescue in History
The Terrible Hours The Greatest Submarine Rescue in History
Author: Peter Maas, Peter Mass
On the eve of World War II, the Squalus, America's newest submarine, plunged into the North Atlantic. Miraculously, thirty-three crew members still survived. While their loved ones waited in unbearable tension on shore, their ultimate fate would depend upon one man, U.S. Navy officer Charles "Swede" Momsen -- an extraordinary combination of visi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060932770
ISBN-10: 0060932775
Publication Date: 3/2001
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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Riveting....Thrilling....Suspensefuland from Tom Brokaw: "A suspenseful tale of terror, courage, heroism.....I couldn't put it down."
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On the eve of WWII the Squalus, one of Americas newest subs went down. During those early days the rescue capability was very limited. Incredibly, Chales "Swede" Momson was able to rescue thirty three members of the crew. This is the story of that rescue.
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When my friend gave this to me to read I didn't think I'd be able to get into it. Boy was I wrong! This is really a book that keeps your attention from start to finish. The true story of US Navy officer "Swede" Momsen and the first successful submarine rescue.


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