War at Sea #32

Sep 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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In "War at Sea," Ensign Edwards and the P.T. boats stop a Japanese carrier from reaching Guadalcanal while Admiral Kahaku's planes attack their position. After enemy aircraft are spotted approaching, the crew mans battle stations as the Catalina comes under fire from the Japanese planes and anti-aircraft shells. The P.T. boats engage the enemy in a fierce naval battle, with the ship's guns firing back at incoming aircraft while enduring explosions from the U-boat's deck gun barrage.

Contains 3 stories

The Straggler

7 pp · War

When the U.S. Navy cargo ship Willkie Sound is tasked with delivering a revolutionary new anti-aircraft weapon—shells with proximity fuses that could turn the tide against the Luftwaffe—she becomes a high-priority target for Nazi U-boats and planes. Crippled by sabotage in the middle of the Atlantic and left to fend for herself while faster convoy escorts protect troop transports, Lt. Comdr. Bates and his crew must use their new shells to survive repeated attacks. With help still hours away, the Willkie Sound fights off enemy submarines and aircraft in a desperate race against time to prove the weapon's worth.

The Enemies

8 pp · War

Ugly Annie

7 pp · War

Lt. Abe Hiten and Ensign Brodski are assigned to pilot one of the Navy's new PBY Catalinas, a long-range patrol plane with cutting-edge radar that promises to turn the tide against German U-boats prowling the Atlantic. Despite its awkward appearance—earning it the nickname "Ugly Annie" after Hiten's girlfriend—the plane proves itself far more than just looks, engaging in patrol missions along the treacherous waters near Cape Hatteras. As the crew grows more skilled with each sortie, they discover that their radar advantage gives them a deadly edge the enemy never saw coming.