George J. Billy Livres

Focusing on the USS Swordfish, this account chronicles its pivotal role during World War II as the first American submarine to sink a Japanese armed merchant ship. The narrative highlights the diverse leadership styles of its seven commanders across 13 war patrols, showcasing their varying degrees of success against enemy vessels. Each patrol presented perilous encounters with both adversaries and the treacherous ocean, encapsulating the submarine's adventurous and often dangerous history in the Pacific theater.