A Snapshot of Naval Valor
First, imagine you’re aboard a wartime destroyer slicing through the Pacific. Next, you’ll read firsthand accounts of “fightin’est ships” as they escort convoys, sweep mines, and engage enemy forces.
Meanwhile, vivid dust-jacket art sets the scene for these heroic sagas. Finally, you’ll close the cover feeling the thunder of naval history beneath your fingertips.
What’s Inside
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Pages: 246 (including foreword by Vice Admiral H. F. Leary)
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Format: Cloth-bound hardcover with original dust jacket
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Language: English
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Edition: First Edition, Cornell Maritime Press (1945)
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Series: The U.S. Navy in Action
Condition Details
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Dust Jacket: Light edge wear; small creases at corners
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Binding: Secure; slight lean to spine
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Pages: Clean, minimal foxing at edges
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Overall: Gently used, well-preserved for display or study
Why This Book Matters
Because every chapter covers a different class of destroyer—from the ungainly Torpedoboat No. 1 to the sleek Fletcher-class—this book is a time capsule of naval design and daring.
Therefore, it’s perfect for collectors, military historians, or anyone fascinated by World War II seafaring drama.
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This vintage item has been previously owned. Wear is consistent with age. Refer to photos for details.
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