A Surprisingly Tense Battle Between a U.S. Sub and a Fishing Boat

Japanese Civilian Boats

A fishing trawler may seem like an easy target for a powerful U.S. submarine – but these were the early days of the Pacific War, and even Japanese civilian boats were armed to the teeth.

From the Series: Hell Below: In Enemy Waters http://bit.ly/2uiYkHM

Credit: Smithsonian Channel