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Around the World Under Water with Captain Edward L. Beach
Around the World Under Water with Captain Edward L Beach Author:Beril Becker This book describes the preparations for the voyage and the voyage itself. Mr. Becker tells what it is like to live for three months aboard a submerged submarine. He describes the day-to-day activities of the officers and crew, and also the moments of drama and emergency. An important part of the story is the life of Captain Beach, one of the ... more »most decorated submariners of the U.S. Navy. Beach was born into the Navy tradition. He graduated from Annapolis, served with distiction during World War II, and was Naval Aide to President Eisenhower for four years. Beach's heroic exploits while serving in the submarine service during World War II are also recounted in this book.« less