The tremendous accomplishments of American submarines were achieved at the expense of 52 subs with 374 officers .
3,131 enlisted volunteers lost during combat against Japan ; Japan lost 128 submarines during the Second World War in Pacific waters .
The tremendous accomplishments of American submarines were achieved at the expense of 52 subs with 374 officers and 3,131 enlisted volunteers lost during combat against Japan ; Japan lost 128 submarines during the Second World War in Pacific waters .