Description
After convoying in the Atlantic, John A. Williamson was assigned to the England - first as its executive officer, then as its commanding officer - from the time of her commissioning until she was dry-docked for battle damage repairs in the Philadelphia Naval Yard 15 months later. Besides being a key participant in the remarkable antisubmarine actions, Williamson commanded the England in the battle of Okinawa, where she was attacked by kamikaze planes.
Williamson narrates his memoir with authority and authenticity, describes naval tactics and weaponry precisely, and provides information gleaned from translations of the orders from the Japanese high command to Submarine Squadron 7. The author details the challenges of communal life aboard ship and explains the intense loyalty that bonds crew members for life. Ultimately, Williamson offers a compelling portrait of himself, an inexperienced naval officer who, having come of age in Alabama during the Depression, rose to become the most successful WW II antisubmarine warfare officer in the Pacific.
Book Information
ISBN 9780817360078
Author John A. Williamson
Format Paperback
Page Count 244
Imprint The University of Alabama Press
Publisher The University of Alabama Press
Weight(grams) 380g