Run Silent Run Deep

1942. During war service, Commander Richardson's submarine is sunk by a Japanese destroyer. Subsequently Richardson is re-assigned to command the USS Nerka and given another mission in the same area of conflict. He finds his new command less than welcoming; it has generally been expected by the crew that the popular Lieutenant Bledsoe would have gained the promotion to commander. Bledsoe's disappointment borders on mutiny but he is respectful of the older officer. Obsessed by his desire to claim vengeance on the Japanese destroyer, Richardson relentlessly drills the men in special attack training. Richardson is beginning to have nightmares and defies campaign orders when an opportunity arises to attack an enemy destroyer.