The Last Stand Of The Tin Can Sailors by James D. Hornfischer
The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour
A gripping account of the desperate, heroic actions of American destroyer and destroyer-escort crews who defended a small carrier task unit during the Battle off Samar in World War II. Facing a vastly superior Japanese battleship– and cruiser–heavy force, these lightly armored ships used aggressive maneuvering, torpedoes, and sheer audacity to protect escort carriers and turn back the enemy at tremendous cost. Combining tactical detail, personal recollections, and strategic context, the narrative highlights courage, improvisation, and the human toll of naval combat.
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- 2004
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- English
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