| Captain Ralph E. Styles, USN |
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| Veterans History Project |
| December 7, 1941 The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor |
| Ralph E. Styles served in the United States Navy during World War II. A veteran of the 'silent service' (submarines), Capt. Styles would enter World War II stationed on the USS Narwhal before eventually taking command of the USS Sea Devil in 1943. His recollections offer a unique look at the war from its origin and from the perspective of a much forgotten branch of service. |
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Caught by complete surprise, Capt. Syles remembers
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
| 1941 - Preparing for War |
Capt. Styles recalls war patrols aboard the submarine
USS Narwhal in 1941.
USS Narwhal in 1941.
| The Attack on Pearl Harbor in Hindsight |
Capt. Syles discusses criticisms and circumstances
surrounding the Japanese success at Pearl Harbor.
surrounding the Japanese success at Pearl Harbor.
| Divine Providence Japanese Errors at Pearl Harbor |
The Japanese task force crippled the Pacific Fleet
at Pearl Harbor, but made no attempt to ensure its
complete destruction. Capt. Styles examines this
strategic blunder.
at Pearl Harbor, but made no attempt to ensure its
complete destruction. Capt. Styles examines this
strategic blunder.
| USS Sea Devil: First Patrol Part 1 |
Capt. Styles introduces the USS Sea Devil to the
Japanese Navy.
Japanese Navy.
| USS Sea Devil: First Patrol Part 2 |
Capt. Styles discusses torpedo difficulties while on
patrol outside Tokyo Bay.
patrol outside Tokyo Bay.