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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553802577
ISBN-139780553802573
eBay Product ID (ePID)2392683
Product Key Features
Book TitleLast Stand of the Tin Can Sailors : The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Naval
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJames D. Hornfischer
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-062792
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps ofFlags of Our Fathers.... exalting American sailors and pilots as they richly deserve.... Reads like a very good action novel."-Publishers Weekly "Reads as fresh as tomorrow's headlines.... Hornfischer's captivating narrative uses previously classified documents to reconstruct the epic battle and eyewitness accounts to bring the officers and sailors to life."-Texas Monthly "Hornfischer is a powerful stylist whose explanations are clear as well as memorable.... a dire survival-at-sea saga."-Denver Post "InThe Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors,James Hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5-inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and Navy fliers dive-bombing.... The overall story of the battle is one of American guts, glory and heroic sacrifice."-Omaha World Herald, "One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers.... exalting American sailors and pilots as they richly deserve.... Reads like a very good action novel." --Publishers Weekly "Reads as fresh as tomorrow's headlines.... Hornfischer's captivating narrative uses previously classified documents to reconstruct the epic battle and eyewitness accounts to bring the officers and sailors to life." --Texas Monthly "Hornfischer is a powerful stylist whose explanations are clear as well as memorable.... a dire survival-at-sea saga." --The Denver Post "In The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, James Hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5-inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and Navy fliers dive-bombing.... The overall story of the battle is one of American guts, glory and heroic sacrifice." --The Omaha World Herald From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Decimal940.54/25995
Synopsis"This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can." With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur's vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history. In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history--and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory. From the Hardcover edition., "This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can."With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur's vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history.In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history-and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory.
LC Classification NumberD774.L48H67 2004
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- 14. Sep. 2021
An inspirational story every young person should know. What seamanship! What disregard for personal safety and unfettered resolve.
This is a story of defiant Americans attacking superior forces in "tin cans." A story of heroism and dedication to duty seldom matched. God bless these sailors!!!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Dez. 2019
Awesome book
If you are into Naval History and the truly heroic actions of Taffy 3 this book is it. The selfless devotion and sacrifice demonstrated by the “Tin Can” sailors in preventing a complete massacre is what this book describes and tells the story.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Apr. 2021
"Heroism at its finest"
Excellent book. Highly recommended. Story about some of America's true heroes.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Okt. 2017
Awesome book!
Perhaps the best book I've read on the bravery of WWII Destroyermen!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Jul. 2022
Compelling retelling of WW2 US naval history.
One of the best US history writers for World War 2.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Aug. 2022
Good value
Great book at a good priceBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Mär. 2016
Great Book
Great book in great shape and shipped fast. Thank YouBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Mär. 2023
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
Well written, could not put it down.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Feb. 2024
Excellent
Riveting story. Feel like I’m there. Very well written.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 19. Feb. 2022
very good
well researched and writtenBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
