The Killers and the Kind

The Killers and the Kind is a historical fiction, taking place in the Pacific during WWII. Based on actual events, it has both a civilian and military component, exploring both the brutal occupation of the Philippines and naval warfare in the surrounding southwest Pacific area of operations.

The Killers and the Kind takes the reader through the entire course of World War II, documenting how the navy took a very flawed weapon system and through numerous changes and improvements, made the Fleet Submarine its most successful ship killer. It explores the doctrinal changes made by both warring parties responding to each other's naval strategies.

Not just a military history, there are love interests and personal and professional conflicts that took place on shore as well at sea. It delves into some of the political struggles known to exist between some of the fleet admirals. Even more important, it examines the effects of warfare on the civilian populations, especially children, suffering the indignities, uncertainty, and even violence at the hands of an occupying army.