Kevin mcdonald of novato, california author of tin can sailors save the day. The project gutenberg ebook of the sailors wordbook, by william henry smyth this ebook is for the use of. The authors ability to combine official reports and eyewitness accounts in novellike prose makes this. Hornfischer, quote from the last stand of the tin can sailors. During the battle of leyte gulf, did admiral kurita. It is not to be used to obtain names and email addresses for commercial efforts, other web sites, etc.
Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans over 24,000 members and growing tin can sailors shipmate registry click on the ships name to see who has logged in. Buy a cheap copy of the last stand of the tin can sailors book by james d. The bravery and sacrifice of the us sailors shines though. The national association of destroyer veterans tin can sailors. See the book the last stand of the tin can sailors by james hornfischer. See more ideas about tin can sailors, navy chief and navy life. The last stand of the tin can sailors audiobook, by james d. More than eight hundred sailors served aboard the sterett during her hazardous and demanding duties in world war ii.
The project gutenberg ebook of the sailors wordbook, by w. The last stand of the tin can sailors book by james d. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Recenze tahle uplne mimo knizka z pera youtuboveho vlogera alfieho deyese the pointless book je dokonalym doplnkem k jeho kanalu na youtube. Also, a capacious tin can for105 beer, which was formerly made of waxed leather.
Hornfischer, calls the greatest upset in the history of naval warfare. The kamikaze became japans primary weapon against the u. This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival. Coming soon tin can sailors will not be forgotten youtube. Hornfischer has documented one such lesserremembered world war two tale with a reverence befitting the brave men who fought and died for americas freedom. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort uss samuel b. The authors ability to combine official reports and eyewitness accounts in novellike prose makes this book a must read for those who are interested in naval history and ships that go into harms way. Navys finest hours, the monumental naval engagements of october 2326, 1944, known collectively as the battle of leyte gulf. The nonfiction book the last stand of the tin can sailors. In the last stand of the tin can sailors, james hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and navy fliers divebombing the overall story of the battle is one of american guts, glory and heroic sacrifice. During the battle of leyte gulf, did admiral kurita realize that turning. Published by bantam books in february 2004, the book won the samuel eliot morison award for naval. Tin can sailors shipmate registry destroyer dd, ddg, dm, etc.
Roberts on the morning of october 25, 1944, off the philippine island of samar. Hornfischers new book, the fleet at flood tide, will be published. Admiral kurita was in a tough spot, faced with 2 bad choices. If you read only one destroyer book about the war in the pacific, the last stand of the tin can sailors should be that book.
Tin can sailor is a term used to refer to sailors on destroyers the last stand of the tin can sailors is a book by james d. Tin can sailor tshirts tin can sailor tshirt designs. Hornfischer created essential and enduring narratives about americas world war ii navy, works of unique immediacy distinguished by rich portraits of ordinary men in extremis and exclusive new information. Tin can sailors is the name of the national association of destroyer veterans in the united states. Navys finest hour it was probably more dangerous to remain aboard the fuel and explosiveladen jeep carrier than to take off and glidebomb a japanese capital ship. Navy and royal australian warships off vietnam, 19651973 february 20, 2020 updated reunion listings. The tin can sailor the national association of destroyer veterans an.
The last stand of the tin can sailors quotes showing of 38 it has been written that so much of life is preparation, so much is routine, and so much is retrospect that the purest essence of anyones genius contracts itself to a precious few hours. The last stand of the tin can sailors is a fresh look at the men, ships and events that shaped one of the u. Last stand of the tin can sailors tv movie 2005 imdb. Admission is by appointment to members in good standing and to researchers and historians. Continue the attack south, hopefully getting closer to more american ships that he can shoot at, with the landing fleet in leyte gulf, or 2. Hornfischer talked about his book, the last stand of the tin can sailors. Hornfischer about the battle off samar on october 25, 1944, in which destroyers saw off a much. The events of the book take place during the battle of leyte gulf, which stands as the largest. All the recipes were contributed by tin can sailors and their wives. Navys finest hour an escort carrier was built on a cargo ships hull. Wwii veterans are not exactly sure of the exact origin, but the popular expression appeared to join two sailors perceptions. The tin can sailors fought bravely to secure a victory for the u. The last stand of the tin can sailors ebook por james d. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans.
An extremely rare cookbook compiled by mercedes laine bosworth for a very limited audience, the tin can sailors association, battleship cove, massachusetts. The last stand of the tin can sailors audiobook by james. This is the story of those men and their beloved ship, recorded by a junior officer who served on the famous destroyer from her commissioning in 1939. A place where the friends family and sailors who served in the small ships that make up the back bone of the navy. Navys finest hour is the first full narrative account of the battle off samar, which the books author, james d.
It currently numbers approximately 20,000 members as of the end of 2010. Hornfischer 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Shipmates click on the ships name to see who has logged in. Tin can trivia has been moved from communication center to other information memorabilia has been moved from other information to ship information center added link for uss knapp dd653 january 10, 2019. Kevin mcdonald of novato, california author of tin can. The last stand of the tin can sailors quotes by james d. Navy news news from todays navy last updated 4182016 18 april. Now he does the same for the deadliest, most pivotal naval campaign of the pacific war. Hornfischer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Tin can sailors shipmate registry registry last updated april 18, 2020 including data entered through april, 2020 10. Kevin mcdonald of novato, california has written a book about the battle off samar, a pivotal naval battle in the. The events of the book take place during the battle of leyte gulf, which stands as the largest naval engagement in world history, and was fought between the japanese and american navies in the vicinity of the philippines as general douglas. With his new book, the last stand of the tin can sailors, literary agent and author james d. Id highly recommend this book, but first id suggest you read books about the preceding battles of midway and guadalcanal.
Sea of thunder goodreads meet your next favorite book. This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. Exalting american sailors and pilots as they richly deserve. As a map nerd i really appreciated this, and hope it becomes the norm for any book of military history. Although tin can sailors does not operate a museum, there are a number of artifacts and some ship models on display plus posters from recent ship commissioning ceremonies. The story of the uss houston, fdrs legendary lost cruiser, and the epic saga of of her survivors unabridged. Upgrade your style with tin can sailor tshirts from zazzle.
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. James d hornfischer chronicles the october 1944 battle off samar between a vastly outnumbered fleet of american warships and a flotilla of the japanese navy, a struggle that changed the course of world war ii in the. Navy tin can ships and two of the most powerful japanese ships in the fleet. See more ideas about navy life, navy military and go navy. This is one of my favorite books on the war in the pacific. With the last stand of the tin can sailors and ship of ghosts, james d. Hornfischer 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The last stand of the tin can sailors audiobook listen. The japanese sailors, it appears, have begun to show more compassion to injured combatants by this time.