Weir said: "In all, U.S. submarines destroyed 1,314 enemy warships in the Pacific ... The only thing that could take out the USS Tang was itself. In all, the World War II Tang sank 31 ships.

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 ...