World War II

FROM THE EDITOR

What I love about history is how it often feels like a treasure hunt. Dig deep enough,The result (“Slaughter at Sea,” page 28) casts new light on the role of U.S. submarines in that conflict, and the varied and sometimes unexpected consequences of that role. The deeper the dig and the more persistent the digger, the better the find. Happy hunting!

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