Question:CDR, thoroughly enjoyed Sink the Shigure. BZ. I’ve always been fascinated with WWII Sub stories, fiction or non-fiction. In the Shigure Book you make reference to two “Master Chief Petty Officers” (Lagrange and Quinn.) I believe the USN rates of Master Chief and Senior Chief did not come into existence until the late 50’s. No […]
Question:Reading PRD and am about halfway though. I’m gonna punch Tee in the nose. BTW you ever mess around with any of the Silent Hunter video games. Iv’e been playing SH4 since it’s pacific theater and good fun while reading this book. Answer:Posted: 08/22/07Great game! I’m a big fan of the series. Can’t wait for […]
Question:Re: Sink the Shigure Dear Mr. Cooke, In military novels technical details often foul up the large story. Your book “Sink…” starts off poorly. p1 – there were no computers in WW II subs. Computing machines, yes; computers no. p19 – “button-down khaki”? Not GI to best of my knowledge. p20 – The Uniform Code […]