Montgomery, Rutherford George Sea Raiders Ho!

Montgomery's World War 2-era novel, aimed at the "older boy" market, focuses on the naval experiences of a pair of young submariners in the South Pacific and China Sea during 1944 and early 1945. Set aboard the fictitious U.S. submarine SEAHORSE, the novel's climax includes a daring raid on the Japanese fleet in Osaka Bay followed by an attack against a Japanese outbound freighter convoy in which the sub destroys two troop transport ships. Though decidedly propagandistic, Montgomery's writing is engaging and he doesn't talk down to his audience. Veteran commercial artist Wittmack (1896-1956), whose work was often featured on the covers and pages of such popular magazines as The Saturday Evening Post during a 40+ year career, contributed a number of excellent black-and-white illustrations which effectively bring Montgomery's story to life.