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Death at a Distance: The Loss of the Legendary USS Harder Hardcover – July 31, 2013

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Only seven U.S. submariners earned the Medal of Honor in World War II. Sam Dealey, the USS Harder's commander, was one of them. His honor was awarded posthumously after the entire crew was lost off Bataan during a depth-charge attack in August 1944 by a Japanese convoy. The Harder's fighting spirit is legendary, and its record of sinking a total of eighteen enemy ships (with a tonnage in excess of 55,000) made Dealey one of the top five submarine skippers in the war. During a single patrol his crew sank five enemy destroyers in five short-range torpedo attacks -an unprecedented feat. In addition, the Harder played important roles in rescue missions, extracting secret operatives deep in enemy territory and saving downed pilots. Drawing on previously untapped sources, Michael Sturma, an Australian teaching at Murdoch University, details several daring missions, one that involved the heroic Australian commando Bill Jinkins, and puts the Harder's action in the context of the overall Pacific campaign. In do so, the author adds not only significant information to the Harder's story but also provides a fresh perspective on the submarine war.
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    246 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Naval Institute Press
  4. Publication date
    July 31, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1591148456
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1591148456
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Michael Sturma is a professor of history and leader of humanities at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. He is the author of six previous books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Institute Press (July 31, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591148456
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591148456
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
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Thomas Cleaver
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent contribution to the history of submarine warfare
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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An excellent history of the USS Harder, one of the most successful submarines of the Second World War. The book concentrates on her final three patrols, which is to be expected from an Australian author since those patrols had much to do with Australian interests. Anyone who enjoys reading about submarines will enjoy this book and come away with new knowledge they didn't have previously.
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Ronald E. Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Dealey and his crew are a part of our Navy's great history. I recommend it to anyone who is ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
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A remarkable story of a brave Captain and crew that gave their all for our nation. The USS Harder, Captain Dealey and his crew are a part of our Navy's great history. I recommend it to anyone who is interested it the history of the United States Submarine Service during World War Two.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I think his statement was just for good reading.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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I agree with all the other comments, but I do have to say some of the info is incorrect regarding life on the boats. He said the boats had odors of
cigarette smoke, cooking, lead-acid batteries, stale air and sweating bodies..Well having rode both Gato and Balao class subs, I can say
I never smelled a lead-acid battery, cigarette smoke was less than on a commercial air line when you could smoke, and I worked in radio
just inside the control room from the after battery where the cooking was done. I don't remember any smells coming into control. I think his
statement was just for good reading.. also someone should tell Mr. Sturma a warrant officer is an officer not a senior enlisted. Also I have been
at test depth on both Gato and Balao class boats 312, and 412 and never heard the boat creak going from periscope depth to test depth. Again
I think that was effect for good reading. Diesel boats have a odor from hydraulic oil..it is a pleasant smell. My wife who complains about every
thing smelling like that smell, so it can't be all that bad. If you visit a memorial diesel boat today, you'll see they retain that smell even after all these years out of commission
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Elmo Anderson, Tennessee
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read for All
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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What an informative, entertaining and historical account of submarine service during WWII. Easy to read, hard to put down. As a surface sailor I learned great respect for submariners.
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Richard R Baber
5.0 out of 5 stars If you appreciate heroism at its best, you will love this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
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To take on an enemy destroyer head to head? If you appreciate heroism at its best, you will love this book. It is also a well documented narrative of U.S. naval operations during WWII in the Japanese held southern Pacific.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars quite accurate
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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I served on the newer USS HARDER SS 568 during Viet Nam. This boat was named after the original USS Harder SS-257. I was proud to serve on the USS Harder (USS 568).
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Archie Diaz
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Research Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2010
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One of the few World War II Submarine Books that stands out. Mr. Sturmas writing creativity makes you feel you are on board the USS Harder. Death at a Distance should be made into a movie (attention Hollywood Producers). I am looking forward to seeing more heroic Submarine War Books and the Brave men behind the scenes.
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Michael GreenWest Coast British
5.0 out of 5 stars USS HARDER
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2010
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AS I said earlier today while writing reviews, I am an Arm Chair Sub mariner. This is a MUST READ. The adventure and loss of Harder is one of the awesome stories of WWII in the Pacific. Godspeed to them all. MG
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Brian Stobo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2016
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Excellent book...well worth the money....Sam Dealey was a real American hero for all ages
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M. K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not for "beginners"
Reviewed in Germany on October 1, 2015
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The book recalls the career of Sam Dealey, commander of the WW II US submarine Harder. All war patrols of the Harder, including what is known about the last one, are described, as well as lots of background information.

The book is rather specialzed, and the writing is convoluted in places. Many incidents, events and developments are described that appear out of context at first glance. Ultimately, everything falls into place, and all in all, the book gives a good analysis of why the story of this famous sub turned out as it did. But readers with little background on the submarine war in the Pacific will often have a hard time following the "storyline". Also, if you expect precise descriptions of every war patrol, encounter and sinking (with maps, vessel names and tonnage), then this is not the book for you.

Reading is recommended, but it will help a lot to read other accounts of the Pacific war first.
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