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ISBN: 9780553381481

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Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

ISBN-10

0553381482

ISBN-13

9780553381481

eBay Product ID (ePID)

30983553

Product Key Features

Book Title

Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors : The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour

Number of Pages

528 Pages

Language

English

Publication Year

2005

Topic

Military / World War II, Military / Naval, Modern / 20th Century

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

History

Author

James D. Hornfischer

Format

Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height

1.3 in

Item Weight

24 Oz

Item Length

9.1 in

Item Width

6.2 in

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Intended Audience

Trade

LCCN

2003-062792

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The

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 From the Hardcover edition., "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., "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."- 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."- Omaha World Herald From the Hardcover edition.

Dewey Edition

Dewey Decimal

940.54/25995

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. Praise for The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors "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." -- 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." -- Omaha World Herald, "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. Praise for The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors "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." - 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." - Omaha World Herald, "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. Praise for The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors "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." -- 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." -- Omaha World Herald, 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.

LC Classification Number

D774.L48H67 2005

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par edstiles
oct. 12, 2021
Good reading about the Battle off Samar
Interesting story of one of the bravest actions of WW2. The authors spends time in the early chapters giving the overall situation, the later chapters get specific about the actions of the Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts Hoel, Heermann, Samuel B Roberts and Johnson. My only wish was that he described the actions on the Escort Carriers a little better, from what I have read in other accounts, at on point there were aircraft from 5 or 6 different Escort Carriers on the desk of a single carrier rearming / refueling. Good book, worth the read if you are interested in WW2. The after action rescue was unfortunately a disgrace to the U. S. Navy. Interesting story of one of the bravest actions of WW2. The authors spends time in the early chapters giving the overall situation, the later chapters get specific about the actions of the Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts Hoel, Heermann, Samuel B Roberts and Johnson. My only wish was that he described the actions on the Escort Carriers a little better, from what I have read in other accounts, at on point there were aircraft from 5 or 6 different Escort Carriers on the desk of a single carrier rearming / refueling. Good book, worth the read if you are interested in WW2. The after action rescue was unfortunately a disgrace to the U. S. Navy.
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par spookie1
avr. 13, 2016
Historical Record
This book is a compelling account of the Leyte Gulf, Pacific struggle between the Japan Imperial Fleet and The United States Navy Pacific forces. Told in the first-person, through the eyes of many U S Naval personnel, the book begins with the early careers of the sailors in the Navy, through to the Leyte Gulf battle. Day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute descriptions of the battle puts the reader on the bridge, on the decks, and below decks during the battle. Sailors of many ships give their accounts making the reader part of the battle. I recommend this book to all who served in the military, plus to anyone interested in the historical record of World War II in the Pacific. The accounts are mainly those of the American military, but some perspectives are also given from the ... This book is a compelling account of the Leyte Gulf, Pacific struggle between the Japan Imperial Fleet and The United States Navy Pacific forces. Told in the first-person, through the eyes of many U S Naval personnel, the book begins with the early careers of the sailors in the Navy, through to the Leyte Gulf battle. Day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute descriptions of the battle puts the reader on the bridge, on the decks, and below decks during the battle. Sailors of many ships give their accounts making the reader part of the battle. I recommend this book to all who served in the military, plus to anyone interested in the historical record of World War II in the Pacific. The accounts are mainly those of the American military, but some perspectives are also given from the Japanese sailors point of view. A great book!
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par billmiller43
sept. 24, 2019
REAL "AMERICAN History"!
Since "American History" is no longer being taught, and when I went to school the tests were mostly about "What date did X happen", I found it very boring. This book tells the history of "What really happened", as told by the crews of these destroyers. Read this, and just maybe you will end up thanking Veterans when you meet them? History would have been my favorite subject had it been taught out of this book.Since "American History" is no longer being taught, and when I went to school the tests were mostly about "What date did X happen", I found it very boring. This book tells the history of "What really happened", as told by the crews of these destroyers. Read this, and just maybe you will end up thanking Veterans when you meet them? History would have been my favorite subject had it been taught out of this book.
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par denmar1976
août 30, 2021
The last stand of the tin can sailor
Awesome book! A must read! This is coming from a 30 year Navy veteran!
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par preciousflutterbuy
sept. 27, 2017
Bought this for my husband. He's an ex-Navy man.
Husband states he thoroughly enjoys this book. He is not an avid reader, but it feels great to see him sitting down to read a good book. I am so glad I bought this book for him.
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