The last stand of the tin can sailors

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  • Author: Hornfischer, James D.
    Contributor:

    GARDNER, Grover

    Summary:

    One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers, creating a microcosm of the war's American Navy destroyers. Hornfischer, a writer and literary agent in Austin, Tex., covers the battle off Samar, the Philippines.

    Language(s): English

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GARDNER, Grover

Abstract

One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers, creating a microcosm of the war's American Navy destroyers. Hornfischer, a writer and literary agent in Austin, Tex., covers the battle off Samar, the Philippines.

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0553802577

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