Running Silent, Running Deep: The American Submarine War Against Japan, 1941-1945
In this power point presentation, Edward Finch explores the role of the “Silent Service” in the American victory over Japan in World War II. Much of the program focuses on the technical, leadership, and doctrinal problems that the U.S. submarine service had to overcome during the war, in order to make its outstanding contributions to the war effort.
Currently director of the Stephenson County Museums, Edward F. Finch, the author of Beneath the Waves: The Life and Navy of CAPT Edward L. Beach, Jr., holds a doctorate in history education from Illinois State University. His biography of Captain Beach is his first book-length work. Finch taught for over thirty years in the public schools of Freeport, Illinois, where he still resides. During his teaching career he taught Advanced Placement English Literature, British Literature, Speech, Debate, United States History and American Studies. For eight years he coached the Freeport High School debate team—his students winning three state championships. Previously published works by Finch include entries in several encyclopedias specializing in World War II and military history. He has authored or co-authored articles or reviews in such publications as: Vitae Scholastica: The Journal of Educational Biography, Naval History, and The History Teacher.
