Description
Original 1945 hardcover. Cover has some wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This vintage hardcover edition of “Rig for depth charges!: The career of a young naval officer on submarine duty” by Edward Everett Hazlett offers a rare firsthand account of life aboard U.S. Navy submarines during World War II. Published in 1945, just months after the war’s end, this memoir captures the harrowing experiences of submarine warfare with remarkable immediacy and authenticity. Hazlett’s vivid prose transports readers into the claustrophobic confines of the submarine, vividly evoking the tensions, dangers, and camaraderie of undersea combat. As a primary source from the era, this volume holds immense value for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the pivotal naval campaigns of the Pacific Theater. Despite its age and modest wear, this copy remains a well-preserved artifact of a crucial chapter in American history, offering a unique window into the sacrifices and heroism of the U.S. submarine service.
