The most successful American submarine of World War II was the USS Tang. With a total of 33 enemy ships sunk, it received numerous awards such as the Medal of Honor. The Battle of Midway is one of ...

at 361 feet and 3,304 tons the world's largest submarine until World War II. Armed with twin 8-inch guns and an airplane, Surcouf disappeared in 1942, probably after a collision with a merchantman.

O n October 24, 1944, during World War II, the USS Tang sank off the coast of China. The submarine was destroyed by its own torpedo, which slammed into the port side while launching an attack on a ...