The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour
James D. Hornfischer
This book takes us back to October 25, 1944, during the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement that was unlike any other in U.S. history. The crew of the USS Samuel B. Roberts and other small ships of a tiny American flotilla charged into history. With unforgettable intensity, James D. Hornfischer captures the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory. A must-read for fans of history and action.
Publish Date
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
4.34
ISBN
9780553381481
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2021-04-05T00:58:30.000Z
The destroyer USS Johnston, which sacrificed itself during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in one of the US Navy's finest moments. A very readable book on the subject is
"‘Deepest wreck dive’ reaches US WWII ship off Philippines" – source