Bonnie_blu's Reviews > Thunder Below!: The USS Barb Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II

The history of the USS Barb in WWII and Cpt. Fluckey is a non-stop exciting tale of bravery, strategy, and daring. This is the best WWII submarine book I have read to-date. The reader is taken into the heart of submarine warfare both in its nail-biting battle sequences and in its calmer moments, which allows the reader to experience the full life of the boat.

Fluckey cares about his men, and his proudest achievement is that none of the crew were awarded a purple heart (even though he was awarded the Medal of Honor). In addition, he is very intelligent and imaginative. He develops new strategies for submarine warfare and regularly finds ways to outwit the Japanese. Many of his strategies were adopted by the Navy. However, Fluckey didn't stop at sinking ships. He and his crew attacked land installations and even blew up a train.

Highly recommended for readers interested in WWII history, submarine history, and naval history in general.