During the Second World War, submarines comprised less than 2 percent of the U.S. Navy, but sank over 30 percent of Japan's navy, including eight aircraft carriers. read more
Submarines could do anything from crippling supply lines to harrasing fleets. The Germans specialized in submarine warfare due to their experience of convoy raiding in World War 1. read more
The Submarine Force lost 52 boats and 3,506 men. USS Gato (SS-212), launched 21 August 1941, was the first of 54 submarines in her class. Gato-class boats carried the brunt of the U.S. submarine war early in World War II. read more
In World War II, submarine warfare was split into two main areas – the Atlantic and the Pacific. The Mediterranean Sea was also a very active area for submarine operations. This was particularly true for the British and French, as well as the Germans. read more