To: Jacquerie
I highly recommend James Hornfischer's books on the surface naval battles of the War in the Pacific. Surface ship battle were truly horrific.
When the sea shall give up her dead....
10 posted on
05/28/2023 2:43:10 PM PDT by
Rummyfan
(In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man.)
To: Rummyfan
I recently read “Days of Steel Rain” about the Cruiser Astoria and the kamakazies of Okinawa. Recommended.
To: Rummyfan
Yes. A few months ago, I finished his trilogy. Astonishingly good.
But one of the best of his works, by far (in my opinion) is “Neptune’s Inferno”.
A remarkable work.
26 posted on
05/28/2023 4:54:39 PM PDT by
rlmorel
("If you think tough men are dangerous, just wait until you see what weak men are capable of." JBP)
To: Rummyfan
Second that on Hornfischer’s books. I’ve read several of them more than once, and “Tin Can Sailors” is a great Memorial Day read. I met him several times, really brilliant guy, gone much too soon.
45 posted on
05/29/2023 12:39:44 AM PDT by
umbagi
(Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it. [Twain])
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