Bibliograph

The forgotten heroes, the heroic story of the United States Merchant Marine, Brian Herbert

Type

Label

The forgotten heroes, the heroic story of the United States Merchant Marine, Brian Herbert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The forgotten heroes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

55064326

Responsibility statement

Brian Herbert

Sub title

the heroic story of the United States Merchant Marine

Summary

Recounts the contributions of the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II as the lifeline of the Allied war effort, while revealing that losses were so numerous that casualty numbers were deliberately withheld

Table Of Contents

Dreams of glory -- All the ships at sea -- Stormy waters -- Reporting for duty -- War crimes -- The battle of Saipan -- Valor at sea -- Torpedo run -- The Russian gauntlet -- The submarine parade -- The helping hands -- The leaky lifeboat -- Passage to India -- Invasion forces -- Hurricane at sea -- The darkest days -- The cigarette salesman -- Not covered! -- They earned our respect -- Last man to stand -- The quest for justice -- Man on a mission -- Healing the wounds

Target audience

adult

Classification