
Gallant Lady
A Biography of the USS Archerfish
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Narrated by:
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Alan Sklar
The Archerfish, a diesel powered Balao-class submarine crafted in the 1940s, won a unique, heroic place in military history and the memories of her crew members. Here is her story: from her assembly in New England and her dedication by Eleanor Roosevelt's personal secretary, to her service in World War II, where she broke the back of the Japanese Navy, and her critical role in the Cold War.
Here, too, is the story of her crew, who waited years to serve on the Archerfish. In their own words, these men tell how, against all odds, they sent a Japanese aircraft carrier to the ocean floor. Heroic actions, exotic ports, B-girls, perilous shore leaves, and the fascinating details of life aboard a sub, it's all here. An extraordinary real-life odyssey, Gallant Lady is a vivid, unforgettable portrait of a submariner's life.
©2004 Ken Henry and Don Keith (P)2004 Blackstone AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...




















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"The next best thing to serving on the Archerfish is reading this book. It's a great Navy story about a great ship and crew." (Stephen Coonts)
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Like Forest Gump or Zelig, Archerfish was there. Except this boat was really there and not pasted in after the fact. If, instead of her crew, the boat herself could only talk.
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Great Tribute to SS Archerfish 311
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I have listened to this twice! I would love to say her contributions to history and the amazing stories, but it really boils down to whiskey pancakes.Would you listen to another book narrated by Alan Sklar?
Perhaps. His performance was hit and miss. I felt the whole time as if he were trying to sell me the ship.What a ship!
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Outstanding read
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Submarine Shenanigans Abound!
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minutes of communications
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Gallant Lady (unabridged)
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Very Poor Listening
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too boring
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