When a Submarine ‘Sank’ a Train

Could it be that a US Submarine was so successful during the Second World War that a submarine crew sank a Japanese train? Well, yes... It’s not like the submarine blew the train from the water…. But what happened is an incredible story of how the crew of the USS Barb, the most successful American submarine of the war, landed men behind enemy lines and completed a textbook act of sabotage, and revolutionized submarine warfare twice in one patrol.

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[apaullo]

I love the “oceans style” assembly of the motley crew. I think it’s hilarious that the strike force is made up of submarine operators and not traditional soldiers.

[exudeku]

Literally went from "Sorties done boys, lets go home" to "me and the boys casually invading Japan"

[scottuehlinger]

I met Eugene Fluckey at the USNA bookstore in 2001. I bought his book (Thunder Below), which he autographed for me - writing an extended dedication. I later read a biography of this Great Man. In person, all those years later - he was EXACTLY how he was portrayed in both books....you can see why his crew was Absolutely Dedicated to this Man. He told me HIMSELF of the Sunken Train - describing the Train Cars being blown Sky High! As you can imagine, it was one of the greatest personal encounters of my life. I am Honored to have met this LEGEND! Scott Uehlinger CDR, USNR ret, USMMA '86

[sitheakewinphlong]

Saunders: "Want to invade Japan?"
You then feel the lightheartedness in the animations after this, it's amazing!

[TheUnitedAlliance]

Fun fact:

There’s a book titled “USS Mudskipper: The Submarine That Wrecked a Train” that was based on and inspired by this event.

[Neverlose]

Its amazing how the story telling and the animations have improved over the years. Great job Yarnhub

[caravanlifenz]

I love it how back in WW2, the Japanese used to write "subscribe, like, comment and share" across their trains in English 🥰

[kaijudirector]

She may not be the tonnage queen but the fact her crew invaded Japan and blew up the train makes her my favorite US submarine.

[guyrotshtein]

Fun fact:
During his time as skipper of the submarine USS Barb, Lt. Commander Eugene Fluckey would reward his crew after a successful attack with a large cake that usually depicted their target sinking into a sea of frosting.

On at least one instance, a Japanese sailor rescued from one of Barb’s victims was offered the first slice and allowed to cut the cake.

[mephrangbharani]

" If only we can stop those damn trains"

Big smoke: "Say no more"

[Historical-mihd]

I love how the made it like a comic book for showing the men. There animations are getting better and better

[spitfire]

That ttiittllee broke my brain slightly when I first saw it (for all the people who couldn't handle me spelling title wrong I hope this is better)

[FinleyLengel-rpbm]

You got yourself way too far with this one. This one was a great man. Congrats to you and your crew. They really did outdo them self with this one more content like this.

[stefanmckinstray]

This just combined four things I’m into, World war 2 in the pacific, trains, subs, and sabotage of military trains

[.man]

This was such an amazing animation, kept me on edge wanting to see and hear more. Absolutely love it. A masterpiece

[MariusFirmin-hgdv]

The animation is truly incredible, you feel right in the middle of the action and the storytelling is also amazing. Honestly in a few years Yarnhub is going to be a movie studio if you keep improving like that

[ferallion]

"See that train?"

"Ya."

"Let's sink it."

LOVING the dynamic damage you guys included in those rocket scenes. Keep up the great work.

[pruts]

7:39 i saw what you did there, "yeah everybody should get a SUB".😆

[AKAyourdad]

I'm an old man, why do I have to satisfyingly watch all your cartoon videos in 4k every time it comes up? My kids laughs at me but it doesn't matter, it purely satisfies me.

[Teoras]

At this rate Yarnhub will be making world-class movies in a years time. Love seeing you guys improve over the years, you can tell that you guys have fun making these:)