Stories From the US Submarine Force
The story of the USS Scorpion (SS-278) begins with her launch on July 20, 1942, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. A sleek Gato-class submarine, she was part of a formidable fleet that would define the U.S. Navy’s undersea warfare in World War II. Named after the scorpion, a creature known for its stealth and sting, she embodied these qualities in her missions across the Pacific theater.
The month of January was pivotal for the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet throughout World War II, showcasing its growing dominance in the Pacific theater. From the early war’s cautious beginnings to later aggressive campaigns, January consistently highlighted the Silent Service’s ability to strike both military and logistical targets. Across these years, the January campaigns demonstrated the Silent Service’s evolution into a decisive force, crippling Japan’s war machine and cementing its role as a cornerstone of Allied success in the Pacific. Continue reading “WWII Patrol Reports – January”
Patrol Reports 