Most World War II submarine stories are glorifications of war written by submarine captains about their own boats. But the USS Pampanito was not a typical submarine. The sub and its crew caused plenty of destruction; but they found the pinnacle of their honor and fame in a dramatic sea rescue. Gregory F. Michno relates the experiences of the crewmen—both enlisted men and officers—who served on the USS Pampanito. The Pampanito story begins with the boat's construction in 1943; continues through its six combat missions; and concludes with its decommissioning after the war in 1945. The heart of the book is the September 12; 1944; attack on a Japanese convoy carrying English and Australian POWs from the Burma-Siam Railway (of Bridge on the River Kwai fame) to prison camps in Japan. The Pampanito helped sink two of the prison ships; unwittingly killing hundreds of Allied soldiers; but then returned to rescue the survivors. The crew picked a record seventy-three men from the sea.
#1330655 in Books University of Oklahoma Press 1988-03-15 1984-03-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .64 x 5.25l; .74 #File Name: 0806121068258 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. EXCELLENT STUDY ON SHAMANISM !!!By jormaThis is a very good study of Ojibway Indian Shamanism. The author lays out his outline; and study intent; and then follows it. (something that is becoming more rare these days) This book is also a very good comparative study with Siberian Shamanism as well; and offers a great perspective of the two cultures; displaying their differences and similarities. Mr. Grim handles the subject matter with the respect it deserves; and has done his research well; as the extensive notes section and bibliography will attest to. There is also a comparative with World religious figures; ie: Priest; Sage; Yogi; and Prophet; and his explanations; although in an anthropologist view; are highly understandable and readable. There are first hand accounts; illustrations; and historic photographs; all interspersed nicely in this comprehensive study. Although not a how-to guide; this fully documents procedure and beliefs; and is an important volume in my library.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A great research aid to Ojibway shamanismBy Scott BakerThe Shaman was a very helpful and personal description on what it means to be a shaman; historically and in later Ojibway culture. The first hand accounts are concise and direct. I found the pictures of the midewiwin and petroglyphs particularly helpful when I was wrting my own novel; Neitherworld Book One Akiiwan. If the casual reader has trouble understanding the ancient Ojibway (or Ojibwe) culture after reading the shaman it is not the author's fault - it is instead because paleo-American culture is really so foreign to later Euro-American culture. Remember while reading the Shaman; that the Shaman's power derived in large part from the belief of his audience in him/her. Without that; the stories are detached and even unsatisfying. It is thus in every culture; of course; including ours.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Excellent synopsis of the shamanic practices of the Ojibwe.By A CustomerThe author wisely places the practices of shamanism within the cultural context. At no point does the author make the mistake of reducing the shamanic practices to deities and such but correctly emphasizes the "forces" and movements of nature of which the shaman is an "expression." Excellent read for anyone generally interested in shamanism or specifically in the Ojibwe practices of the Mide society.
