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The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet

By James R. Driscoll
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A group of young Americans answer a wartime recruitment call and join a submarine flotilla sent to European waters. The narrative follows their training and successive patrols, portraying torpedo attacks, close encounters with destroyers, minefields, rescues, captures of enemy craft, and episodes of sinking and salvage. Emphasis falls on the technical workings of undersea vessels, crew camaraderie, inventive problem solving, and the constant dangers of modern naval warfare, with action-driven episodes that chart hardship, daring raids, and survival under extreme conditions.

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James R. Driscoll

James R. Driscoll was an American author known for his series of adventure novels featuring the Brighton Boys, a group of young characters who engage in various military and aviation exploits during World War I. His works, including titles such as "The Brighton Boys at Chateau-Thierry" and "The Brighton Boys in the Argonne Forest," reflect a blend of youthful heroism and patriotic fervor, capturing the spirit of the era. Driscoll's stories often emphasize camaraderie, bravery, and the technological advancements of the time, appealing to a young audience eager for tales of adventure and valor.

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