Lonely Ships

On December 8, 1941, Asia's reign of peace collapsed. The Philippines were in a state of siege by the Japanese. And the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, without a single battleship, attempted a gallant but powerless defense of the Dutch East Indies. It was a grueling battle. With only one superannuated aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, the fleet was unprepared for the unrelenting barrage of Japanese fire. One by one, the ships fell in battle -- until only a handful of submarines moved on to Darwin and Perth (Australia) to become the nucleus of a reinvigorated U.S. Asiatic Fleet. Here is the explosive true story of the lonely ships of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, the men who defended its honor, and their valiant effort to stem the tide of Japanese conquest in the Second World War. A rousing tale of courage, heroism, and defeat...
ASIN: 0515099570
VSKU: BVV.0515099570.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Hoyt, Edwin P.
Binding: Mass market paperback
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Condition Notes: Mass market paperback in ACCEPTABLE condition. Book is perfectly usable, but has heavy wear or cosmetic issues which may include a cocked spine, creased spine, heavy wear, yellowed pages, price stickers, etc. Cover art may be different from that shown in photo.