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Ex-Library, Illustrated
ISBN
9780553381481
Book Title
Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors : The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour
Item Length
9.1in
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Publication Year
2005
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.3in
Author
James D. Hornfischer
Genre
History
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Naval, Modern / 20th Century
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
24 Oz
Number of Pages
528 Pages

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"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

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553381482
ISBN-13
9780553381481
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30983553

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Book Title
Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors : The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U. S. Navy's Finest Hour
Author
James D. Hornfischer
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Naval, Modern / 20th Century
Publication Year
2005
Genre
History
Number of Pages
528 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
24 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
D774.L48h67 2005
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."- 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., "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.
Copyright Date
2005
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2003-062792
Dewey Decimal
940.54/25995
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by edstiles
    Oct 12, 2021Top favourable review

    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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillofdaytonohio

  • by spookie1
    Apr 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 ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: table31

  • by 34571563@deleted
    May 04, 2010

    The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

    I bought it for my husband, who is really into true accounts regarding WWII. He has read several books of this nature, so it's difficult for me to find new reading for him that he hasn't already read. This book was recommended to me by a friend who also has a deep interest in WWII history. My husband enjoyed the book, and finished reading it right away. He is now going to give it to his son who also enjoys the same type of reading. I really appreciate the opportunity to find books on ebay that he will enjoy reading as he is very particular and dedicated to reading as a hobby. It's so convenient to be able to 'shop' for these things on ebay as it always gives you a review about the book and I know that I'm picking out the right kind of reading for him. Of course, it helped that my ...

  • by billmiller43
    Sep 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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by denmar1976
    Aug 30, 2021

    The last stand of the tin can sailor

    Awesome book! A must read! This is coming from a 30 year Navy veteran!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

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