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Book by Orita, Zenji
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1 author picked I-Boat Captain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the first book I’ve ever read written by a Japanese sub commander that describes submarine warfare from the Japanese point of view. Few Japanese sub commanders survived the war, so how Orita lived to tell the tale is just one of the many remarkable stories he recounts in his book. Not only does it read like a suspense thriller, you’ll have newfound respect for the suffering he and his crews went through. Bottom line: The Japanese version of Das Boot!
From John's list on The best books about submarine warfare during World War II.
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