The Luck of the Draw
by C. Kenneth Ruiz
"The Memoir of a World War II Submariner: From Savo Island to the Silent Service"
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The Luck of the Draw by C. Kenneth Ruiz
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Submarines
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Pacific
Page Count:
312
Published Date:
2005
ISBN13:
9781616737498
Summary
Kenneth C. Ruiz recounts his experiences as a young sailor during World War II, beginning with his survival of the devastating Battle of Savo Island in 1942. After this harrowing introduction to combat, he volunteered for the submarine service, where he served aboard USS Sea Dog in the Pacific theater. The memoir chronicles his transition from surface warfare to the dangerous world of submarine operations, offering a firsthand account of life aboard a submarine during wartime and the camaraderie among crew members in the Silent Service.
