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Introduction. Much of World War II's naval history lives on as hidden warships -- Part No 1. The opening salvoes of war. Accounting for Pearl Harbor's Japanese midget subs ; Sneak attack : the destruction of USS Arizona ; Caught in the open : HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales -- Part No 2. Hunting the killers. Salvage work on the Admiral Graf Spee ; U-550 : hunting the sub code-named "Red George" ; Hunting trophies : U-boats in captivity today -- Part No 3. Sinking the big fleets. Sink everything in sight : Operation Hailstone ; Bikini Atoll Battlefleet -- Part No 4. No longer hidden. USS Grunion (SS-216) : lost with all hands ; I-400 Class : Japan's Panama Canal killers -- Part No 5. Back from the Brink. Once-discarded PT boat now fully restored ; Hidden in the nests -- Epilogue. See a World War II shipwreck for yourself -- Appendix I. US Navy Ship Force Levels, 1939-1945 -- Appendix II. Preserved World War II ships

"Hidden Warships profiles the search for and discovery of sunken World War II-era ships as well as the history behind the vessels, including over 150 historic and modern photos. This book follows the author's Hidden Warbirds series"--

"Read about and see the unique stories of the combat history, recovery, and preservation of World War II-era combat ships from around the world. World War II produced many epic naval battles and technologies. The many resulting shipwrecks from this immense war unintentionally created a record of new warfighting technologies that today's armchair explorers and shipwreck hunters can participate in. In an accessible format with over 200 illustrations, Hidden Warships details the combat, recovery, and preservation of combat ships from World War II--beginning with the Japanese midget submarine attacks on Pearl Harbor--to the sinking of the postwar aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. In addition to the many combat ships that were sunk across the globe and have been located, a number of submarines once lost in action have recently been found, including the aircraft carrying Japanese sub I-401, the USS Grunion, and the combined fleet sunk while testing atomic bombs at Bikini Atoll, including the German cruiser Prince Eugen. Author and naval history expert Nicholas Veronico also profiles the extensive postwar 'mothball' fleets and many others. Hidden Warships concludes with a list of preserved World War II ships, an Internet resource guide, and bibliography and suggested reading list for the enthusiast to continue the exploration. By the end, you will be able to explore many 'Hidden Warship' wrecks without getting your feet wet"--