This book, framed in three parts to cover the contributions of these Naval Academy graduates in the Pacific Theater from the Sea, in the Air, and below the Surface – shares the experiences of a group of men who fought the full scope of the war against Japan. Opening with their lives on the Yard, chapters quickly follow the graduates to their first postings as the United States enters the war in December of ‘41. Driven by personal perspectives on a monumental scale of events, readers are taken from Pearl Harbor to the Coral Sea and Midway, to the Japanese home islands in June of 1945 to…mehr
This book, framed in three parts to cover the contributions of these Naval Academy graduates in the Pacific Theater from the Sea, in the Air, and below the Surface – shares the experiences of a group of men who fought the full scope of the war against Japan. Opening with their lives on the Yard, chapters quickly follow the graduates to their first postings as the United States enters the war in December of ‘41. Driven by personal perspectives on a monumental scale of events, readers are taken from Pearl Harbor to the Coral Sea and Midway, to the Japanese home islands in June of 1945 to understand the experiences and contribution of these Naval Academy graduates in the most monumental conflict of the twentieth century. Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Justin Laborde, PhD, is a strategic consultant and frequent speaker on consumer trends, marketplace insights, and business-growth strategies at Fortune 500 companies. Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Justin now lives with his wife, Amanda, and their three children in Cary, North Carolina.
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Table of Contents
List of Photographs Preface
Introduction: At the Mercy of the Sea Part One: The Time is Coming Chapter One: On the Yard Chapter Two: Fuses Part Two: On the Waves Chapter Three: Suicide Missions and Other Routine Duties Chapter Four: Tiger, Tiger, Tiger Chapter Five: The Lucky Lou Chapter Six: Friendly Fire Chapter Seven: Opening Onslaught Chapter Eight: A Matter of Survival Chapter Nine: Guardian Angels Chapter Ten: In Irons Part Three: Above the Waves Chapter Eleven: Dusty Chapter Twelve: The Wingman Chapter Thirteen: First Skirmishes Chapter Fourteen: Toots from Alabama Chapter Fifteen: Just Gone Chapter Sixteen: Cocked Pistols Chapter Seventeen: Six Minutes Chapter Eighteen: Standby Part Four: Below the Waves Chapter Nineteen: Chances Taken Chapter Twenty: The End of Existence Chapter Twenty-One: The Hit ‘Em Harder Chapter Twenty-Two: The Parche’s Melee
Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography & Other Sources Index
Introduction: At the Mercy of the Sea Part One: The Time is Coming Chapter One: On the Yard Chapter Two: Fuses Part Two: On the Waves Chapter Three: Suicide Missions and Other Routine Duties Chapter Four: Tiger, Tiger, Tiger Chapter Five: The Lucky Lou Chapter Six: Friendly Fire Chapter Seven: Opening Onslaught Chapter Eight: A Matter of Survival Chapter Nine: Guardian Angels Chapter Ten: In Irons Part Three: Above the Waves Chapter Eleven: Dusty Chapter Twelve: The Wingman Chapter Thirteen: First Skirmishes Chapter Fourteen: Toots from Alabama Chapter Fifteen: Just Gone Chapter Sixteen: Cocked Pistols Chapter Seventeen: Six Minutes Chapter Eighteen: Standby Part Four: Below the Waves Chapter Nineteen: Chances Taken Chapter Twenty: The End of Existence Chapter Twenty-One: The Hit ‘Em Harder Chapter Twenty-Two: The Parche’s Melee
Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography & Other Sources Index
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