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Hornfischer quotes author of the last stand of the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last stand of the tin can sailors. The book is divided into four main sections and 56 chapters, is 512 pages long, and has 32 pages of black and white photographs along with a number of maps. About the last stand of the tin can sailors this will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. Hornfischer talked about his book, the last stand of the tin can sailors. There are just some books that sweep you up into their embrace and drag you helplessly through their tale until the conclusion is reached. Navys finest hour is the first full narrative account of the battle off samar, which the books author, james d. Extended ebook content for the last stand of the tin can. Hornfischer has documented one such lesserremembered world war two tale with a reverence befitting the brave men who fought and died for americas freedom. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort uss samuel b. Navys finest hour is the first full narrative account of the battle off samar, which the book s author, james d. There are probably more than one reason why the author chose the words.

This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival. The last stand of the tin can sailors was published as a hardcover book by bantam books in february 2004, and as a paperback in march 2005. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent, and former book editor. The overall story of the battle is one of american guts, glory and heroic sacrifice. In this naval version of david versus goliath, author james d. Navys finest hours, the monumental naval engagements of october 23. Hornfischer, 9780553381481, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

The last stand of the tin can sailors maps and charts. The last stand of the tin can sailors indiana digital. The extraordinary world war ii story of the us navys finest hour new ed by hornfischer, james d. Navys finest hour is the first full narrative account of. Like lieutenant pat mcentee in the atlanta witnessed it. View all extended ebook content for the last stand of the tin can sailors. James d hornfischer chronicles the october 1944 battle off samar between a vastly outnumbered fleet of american warships and a flotilla of the japanese navy, a struggle that changed the course of world war ii in the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the last stand of the tin can sailors. Denver post in the last stand of the tin can sailors, james hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and navy fliers divebombing the overall story of the battle is one of american guts, glory and heroic sacrifice. Anxieties, wrote alfred thayer mahan, are the test and penalty of greatness. The last stand of the tin can sailors audiobook by james d. Navy tin can ships and two of the most powerful japanese ships in the fleet. Pdf aspects of the tain download full pdf book download.

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With his new book, the last stand of the tin can sailors, literary agent and author james d. Mar 29, 2005 in the last stand of the tin can sailors, james hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and navy fliers divebombing. The nonfiction book the last stand of the tin can sailors. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide hornfischer, james d. One of the finest wwii naval action narratives in recent years, this book. The last stand of the tin can sailors is just such a book, and should be required reading for all members of the sea services. He is the author of the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, both widely acclaimed accounts of the u. The fighter was evidently out of ammunition, for its driver resorted to an unusual tactic. Buy a cheap copy of the last stand of the tin can sailors book by james d. Hornfischer, calls the greatest upset in the history of naval warfare. Hornfischer this is the third hornfischer book i have read this year and in addition to a few other books about the u. Hornfischer, acclaimed author of the last stand of the tin can sailors, delivers an unflinching account of heroism and honor at the limit of human enduranceand of the unsung warriors who waged one of the most remarkable battles of world war ii.

The last stand of the tin can sailors book by james d. There is also the book the last stand of the tin can sailors, written by james d. Navys finest hour kindle edition by hornfischer, james d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I can only add what others have said about the last stand of the tin can sailors. The last stand of the tin can sailors navy general. This is a first rate work of military history which is very well written and illustrated, and has the added advantage that some of the stuff you learn about the entire fight was only briefly touched upon in other books. Hornfischer created essential and enduring narratives about americas world war ii navy, works of unique immediacy distinguished by rich portraits of ordinary men in extremis and exclusive new information. Mar 29, 2005 i can only add what others have said about the last stand of the tin can sailors. February 7, 2004 clip of the last stand of the tin can sailors this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. Jun 30, 2018 the last stand of the tin can sailors. Tin can sailor is a term used to refer to sailors on destroyers. This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one of my favorite books on the war in the pacific.

With the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d. The tin can sailors fought bravely to secure a victory for the u. Freepay shipping media rate the last stand of the tin can sailors. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. In the last stand of the tin can sailors, james hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and navy fliers divebombing the overall story of the battle is one of american guts, glory and heroic sacrifice. Hornfischer about the battle off samar on october 25, 1944, in which destroyers saw off a much larger force of japanese ships. Roberts on the morning of october 25, 1944, off the philippine island of samar. The last stand of the tin can sailors is a fresh look at the men, ships and events that shaped one of the u. This book focuses on united states and japan naval action in the first part of the battle of leyte gulf, especially on october 2425, 1944. As a map nerd i really appreciated this, and hope it becomes the norm for any book of military history.