A veteran of the United States Navy, Stephen Leal Jackson spent eight years in the submarine force serving on the USS Los Angeles (SSN 688) and the USS Florida (SSBN 728). Jackson’s service included several Western Pacific cruises in same waters described in Trial and Triumph. A lifelong student of American history, Jackson’s ongoing research concentrates primarily on undersea warfare during the First and Second World Wars. Jackson received a Master of Arts in American History from Providence College and a Ph. D. in Humanities from Salve Regina University. His doctoral dissertation examined the inclusion, status, and prominence of African - American characters in the submarine-themed filmography from 1933 to 2008. His unique perspective as a one-time navy enlisted submariner, trained historian, and skilled communicator allows Jackson to provide clear and easy access to the fascinating experiences of the men who fought the undersea battles of World War II.
Trial and Triumph
The Accounts of Ernie Plantz as WWII Submariner and Japanese P.O.W.
by Edited by Stephen Leal Jackson, Ph.D.
Trial and Triumph
The Accounts of Ernie Plantz as WWII Submariner and Japanese P.O.W.
by Edited by Stephen Leal Jackson, Ph.D.
Published Apr 30, 2021
174 Pages
Genre: HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
