Lst-681: A Journey Through the South Pacific - Couverture souple

Johnson, Edwin Wells; Spengler, Louis J J; Marchman, Grady Lemar

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1543226493 ISBN 13 : 9781543226492

Editeur : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

At the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy did not have a single oceangoing ship that could deliver cargo and tanks directly to shore without the benefit of piers or cranes. Inspired from the near catastrophic evacuation of Dunkirk, the LST (Landing Ship, Tank) enabled the amphibious counterattack against the Japanese. Experience the daily life and fight for survival as told by sailors of LST-681. The journal follows the career of Edwin Wells Johnson, a radioman, who served aboard LST-681 throughout the war. Included are excerpts from Captain Louis Jerry Spengler and Motor Machinist Grady Lemar Marchman, my grandfather.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Chris Marchman grew up listening to the many tall tales of his grandfather, Grady Lemar Marchman. With no idea of the amount of work he had signed up for, Chris decided to document the stories and history of his grandfather's old ship. Although there were many sleepless nights, it was time well spent.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1543226493
• ISBN 13: 9781543226492
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 294
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible