Bravest Man - Book

The story of Medal of Honor winner Richard O'Kane and U. S. submariners in the Pacific War. Relates in detail the astonishing and revolutionary exploits of the Tang and her daring officers and crew.

William Tuohy's The Bravest Man (Presidio Press) tells the story of Richard O'Kane, the U.S. Navy submarine commander who received the Medal of Honor for leading USS Tang in the Pacific War against Japan. Under O'Kane, Tang compiled the most successful record of any U.S. submarine ever, and he also earned three Navy Crosses and three Silver Stars. Before taking command of Tang, he served in the highly successful USS Wahoo as executive officer.

Tang, a Balao-class boat launched in 1943, was sunk by her own torpedo in the Taiwan Strait on 24 October 1944. This 430-page paperback is a strong pick for readers of World War II and naval history.