Mark H Van Auken

We Were All In It Together Mark H Van Auken

This is the story of the U. S. S. Toro submarine, from its late World War II construction, to commissioning in December 1944, to decommissioning in February 1946. Within the story, readers will hear the true tales of the men that served on board. In addition, you will hear the stories of the aviators rescued by Toro during the final year of the war. Also, you will learn about Toro, the Bull Terrier mascot 2c, who also served both war patrols and enjoy stories of his antics. Many pictures depict life onboard Toro. This is a very detailed historical accounting of day-to-day activities derived from the U. S. S. Toro Log Book as well as the official War Patrol Reports. The personal stories revealed in this book have never been told before as a collection. Many of the photos have never been available for public viewing. Get ready to dive into this story of the Silent Services aboard the most technologically Tench Class submarine the United States had in its fleet at the time.