Harpers Ferry Author Chronicles Life Aboard Cold War Submarines

Local author publishes book about time on submarines during Cold War
The Journal | Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Eric Jones
Harpers Ferry native Henry Rausch has released a memoir titled 'Submerged: Life on a Fast Attack Submarine in the Last Days of the Cold War,' detailing his unique journey from pre-med student at Stanford to U.S. Navy submarine commander amid the tension of the 1980s. Through his writings, published by The Journal, Rausch aims to shed light on the unheralded sacrifices faced by military service members while providing authentic accounts of life in a submarine, a perspective often overlooked in typical narratives. His book has resonated with readers, reaching No. 1 in the military biographies category on Amazon and offering insights into the personal challenges he endured while serving, including the difficulties faced by his family during his deployments.