“The sinking of the Japanese submarine I-52 was a unique event in World War II that provides the only surviving audio recording of a successful aerial antisubmarine attack. David Jourdan’s dramatic chronicle includes elements of undersea, surface, and aerial warfare along with histories of wartime commerce and codebreaking that caused the battle to be joined. . . . A terrific read and a wonderful account of a little-known but vitally important episode in naval history!”—Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), former supreme allied commander at NATO
“In Operation Rising Sun David Jourdan brings the fascinating saga of I-52’s mission alive, three-quarters of a century after her fatal plunge.”—Vice Adm. George W. Emery, USN (Ret.), former commander of U.S. and Allied Submarine Commands, Atlantic
“Extremely well researched, well documented, and well illustrated, this fast-paced tale of aircraft carrier and submarine operations, codebreaking, undersea research, maritime leadership, and perseverance against almost insurmountable odds will appeal to both novices and experts with an interest in the history and technology of naval aviation, submarines, early antisubmarine warfare techniques and weapons, and underwater search and recovery.”—Rear Adm. Thomas A. Mercer, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
