Submarine Commander

The U.S. Navy's most innovative, non-conforming, daring skipper tells in intimate detail a gripping and exciting story—unashamed in sorrow, proud in record-setting accomplishment, rich in humor. Great!

~Adm. I.J. Galantin, USN (Ret.), author of Take Her Deep

An authoritative, useful, and interesting view of Pacific Ocean submarine operations.

~American Historical Review

Provides the layperson with an interesting, exciting, and ultimately satisfying account of submarine service, both during WWII and the Korean War.

~Choice

An extraordinary story... Schratz is a superb observer!

~Friday Review of Defense Literature

An ebullient, consistently engrossing memoir of submarine service in WWII's Pacific theater and during the Korean conflict.

~Kirkus Reviews

An action-filled account of the wartime operations of the Navy submarine fleet.

~McCormick (SC) Messenger

Serves as a moving testimonial to the many brave men with whom he served.

~Northern Mariner

A commanding and well told tale.... Schratz succeeds in making wartime submarining come alive for nonsubmariners.

~Shipmate

Fascinating... A delight to read not only because it is well written but because it is so very real seen through the eyes of a completely involved observer.

~Submarine Review

Schratz's description of life aboard a submarine is one of the single best accounts of the 'Silent Service' during World War II and the Korean War.The book is highly recommended.

~Leo J. Daugherty III, World War Quarterly