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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-10076032770X
ISBN-139780760327708
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Book TitleTales from a Tin Can : the Uss Dale from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicHistoriography, Military / World War II, Military / Naval
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorMichael Olson
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight21 Oz
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Item Width6 in
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ReviewsRegister -Pajaronian (CA), June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian, June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", WWII History, September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"… The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. " Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.", Register Pajaronian (CA), June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian, June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 19411945."-- Publishers Weekly "[Tales from a Tin Can] describes the actions, hardships, and joys of a WWII destroyer as seen through the eyes of her crew. The author writes a mix of WWII Pacific History, entries from the ship's Deck log, and a labyrinth of quotes and tales from the ships crewmembers … Tales from a Tin Canis a good read and an excellent overview of WWII in the Pacific." - Military Magazine, Publishers Weekly,December 10, 2006 "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 19411945.", WWII History, "September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can.".. The son of a former "Dale "crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. ""Tales from a Tin Can" is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.", Register -Pajaronian (CA), June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian, June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", WWII History, September 2007 “What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson’s superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck ‘tin can�& The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. “ Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship’s adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America’s involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.�, Register –Pajaronian (CA), June 15, 2007 “Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship’s crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating.� Californian, June 2, 2007 “This new book’s eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a ‘tin can.’�, Register -Pajaronian "(CA), June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian, "June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", WWII History, September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"... The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. "Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.", "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 19411945."--Publishers Weekly "[Tales from a Tin Can] describes the actions, hardships, and joys of a WWII destroyer as seen through the eyes of her crew. The author writes a mix of WWII Pacific History, entries from the ship's Deck log, and a labyrinth of quotes and tales from the ships crewmembers … Tales from a Tin Canis a good read and an excellent overview of WWII in the Pacific." -Military Magazine, "Publishers Weekly, " December 10, 2006 "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 1941-1945." & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; & a m p; n b s p; The Plain Dealer, " March 25, 2007 "Olson has crafted areadable tribute to modesty, teamwork, and dedication. For readers drawn to this bygone era, his work will provide old-fashioned admiration.", Register Pajaronian(CA),June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian,June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 1941-1945."-- Publishers Weekly "[ Tales from a Tin Can ] describes the actions, hardships, and joys of a WWII destroyer as seen through the eyes of her crew. The author writes a mix of WWII Pacific History, entries from the ship's Deck log, and a labyrinth of quotes and tales from the ships crewmembers ... Tales from a Tin Can is a good read and an excellent overview of WWII in the Pacific." - Military Magazine, Register Pajaronian(CA),June 15, 2007 "Told through the narratives of 44 of the ship's crew, this fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Californian,June 2, 2007 "This new book's eyewitness accounts of events aboard the destroyer will appeal to anyone interested in World War II. The 17 pages of black and white photos are an added plus and assist the reader in visualizing the ship and the men who share their memories on a 'tin can.'", "Publishers Weekly," December 10, 2006 " Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 1941 1945.", WWII History, September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"... The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. " Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.", "Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 1941-1945."-- Publishers Weekly "[Tales from a Tin Can] describes the actions, hardships, and joys of a WWII destroyer as seen through the eyes of her crew. The author writes a mix of WWII Pacific History, entries from the ship's Deck log, and a labyrinth of quotes and tales from the ships crewmembers ... Tales from a Tin Can is a good read and an excellent overview of WWII in the Pacific." - Military Magazine , WWII History, September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"... The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. " Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended.", “Author Olson managed to interview 44 veterans of the World War II destroyer U.S.S. Dale (despite their average age of 88), producing the first oral history of one ship's adventures over the entire Pacific theater. Their tales produce no new insights, but their eyewitness accounts of great and trivial events are fascinating. A dozen veterans describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred all around them, leaving their ship untouched. The men also spent nine miserable months in the Aleutians in subzero weather and stormy seas with no relief; five crew members suffered nervous breakdowns. But the Dale was a lucky ship: no sailors died in action, though all agree on the terrors of kamikaze attacks that destroyed nearby vessels. More frightening were typhoons during which everyone expected death for days on end, joining companion destroyers that sank with all hands. Between reminiscences, Olson writes a running account of the war and illuminates shipboard details readers need to know. His book is an impressive accomplishment, bringing vividly to life the actions of a single warship that fought across half the world during 1941–1945."-- Publishers Weekly “[Tales from a Tin Can] describes the actions, hardships, and joys of a WWII destroyer as seen through the eyes of her crew. The author writes a mix of WWII Pacific History, entries from the ship’s Deck log, and a labyrinth of quotes and tales from the ships crewmembers & Tales from a Tin Can is a good read and an excellent overview of WWII in the Pacific.� - Military Magazine, WWII History,September 2007 "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"… The son of a formerDalecrewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. "Tales from a Tin Canis the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended."
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal940.545973
Table Of ContentCONTENTS List of Maps 8 Preface 9 Acknowledgments 16 1941 17 November: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 22 December 7 to 8: Japanese Attack 26 0700 to 0755 28 0755 to 0820 32 0820 to 0855 40 0910 to 1930 46 1930 to 0500 48 December 8: Return to Pearl Harbor 50 December 9: Battleship Row 52 December 15 to 31: Cleanup 52 1942 55 January: The Recruits 56 January to March: Carrier Raids 61 Rabaul, New Britain 64 LaeSalamaua, New Guinea 69 March to June: Carrier Battles 71 Coral Sea 71 Midway 76 July to December: Solomon Islands 84 Espiritu Santo 87 Guadalcanal 92 1943 107 January: Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea 108 January to March: Amchitka Island 112 March 26: Battle of the Komandorski Islands 119 April to June: Attu Island 142 June to August: Kiska Island 154 September: Aleutian Islands to Pearl Harbor 162 October: Central Pacific and Wake Isl
Synopsis"What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"... The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. .."Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended." .WWII History.."This fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." .Register -Pajaronian ..Looking up from his newspaper from where he sat on the deck of the destroyer USS Dale, Harold Reichert could see the pilot plain as day--the leather helmet with chin strap, the goggles, and then the red rising sun painted on the planes fuselage. I saw the torpedo drop and watched as it ran up on the old Utah. It was daybreak at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the beginning of the war, and the Dale was there; she would serve until the end, when the atomic bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered...In the words of those who manned her, the Dales war comes vividly to life in this first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. From carrier raids on Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomons to the bombarding of Saipan and Guam in the capture of the Marianas, from the Aleutians in the far north to strikes on Tokyo and Kobe, Tales from a Tin Can recreates the action aboard the Dale, and conveys as never before the true grit of wartime on a destroyer., "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can"... The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. " Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended." WWII History "This fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Register -Pajaronian Looking up from his newspaper from where he sat on the deck of the destroyer USS Dale, Harold Reichert could see the pilot plain as day--the leather helmet with chin strap, the goggles, and then the red rising sun painted on the planes fuselage. "I saw the torpedo drop and watched as it ran up on the old Utah." It was daybreak at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the beginning of the war, and the Dale was there; she would serve until the end, when the atomic bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered. In the words of those who manned her, the Dales war comes vividly to life in this first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. From carrier raids on Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomons to the bombarding of Saipan and Guam in the capture of the Marianas, from the Aleutians in the far north to strikes on Tokyo and Kobe, Tales from a Tin Can recreates the action aboard the Dale, and conveys as never before the true grit of wartime on a destroyer., Looking up from his newspaper from where he sat on the deck of the destroyer USS Dale", Harold Reichert could see the pilot plain as day--the leather helmet with chin strap, the goggles, and then the red rising sun painted on the plane's fuselage. "I saw the torpedo drop and watched as it ran up on the old Utah"." It was daybreak at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the beginning of the war, and the Dale" "was there; she would serve until the end, when the atomic bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered. In the words of those who manned her, the Dale"'s war comes vividly to life in this first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. From carrier raids on Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomons to the bombarding of Saipan and Guam in the capture of the Marianas, from the Aleutians in the far north to strikes on Tokyo and Kobe, Tales of a Tin Can" recreates the action aboard the Dale", and conveys as never before the true grit of wartime on a destroyer., This first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay recreates the drama of WWII action aboard the destroyer USS Dale"., "What was life like on a destroyer during World War II? Find out by reading Michael Keith Olson's superb telling of tales of the war in the Pacific as seen from the deck of a very luck 'tin can..". The son of a former Dale crewman, Olson interviewed 44 veterans and delved deeply into official documents to give this book the air of authenticity that puts the reader in the heart of the action. "Tales from a Tin Can is the first oral history of one combat ship's adventures, sometimes comic, sometimes mundane, sometimes heart wrenching, over the entire course of America's involvement in the Pacific. An impressive accomplishment and highly recommended." WWII History "This fascinating book captures not only the furious clashes with the Japanese but also the humdrum days in-between and the heart-stopping encounters with typhoons that could be as lethal as any engagement with the enemy. Anyone interested in stories from World War II will find this well-illustrated account of the naval campaign in the Pacific fascinating." Register -Pajaronian Looking up from his newspaper from where he sat on the deck of the destroyer USS Dale, Harold Reichert could see the pilot plain as day--the leather helmet with chin strap, the goggles, and then the red rising sun painted on the planes fuselage. "I saw the torpedo drop and watched as it ran up on the old Utah." It was daybreak at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the beginning of the war, and the Dale was there; she would serve until the end, when the atomic bombs were dropped and Japan surrendered. In the words of those who manned her, the Dales war comes vividly to life in this first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. From carrier raids on Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Solomons to the bombarding of Saipan and Guam in the capture of the Marianas, from the Aleutians in the far north to strikes on Tokyo and Kobe, Tales from a Tin Can recreates the action aboard the Dale, and conveys as never before the true grit of wartime on a destroyer., This first oral history of a combat ship from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay recreates the drama of WWII action aboard the destroyer USS Dale.
LC Classification NumberD774.D27O48 2007
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