Escape From Java: The Extraordinary World War Ii Story Of Uss Marblehead John J Domagalski Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία Social Sciences Politics

The Old Light Cruiser Marblehead Was Living Out Her Final Years Of Naval Service As A Member United States Asiatic Fleet In 1941 Small Group Mostly Antiquated Ships Based Philippines Sailed Waters East Asia To Show American Flag Places Like China Hong Kong Japan And Singapore Sudden Eruption World War Ii Pacific Put Warship On Front Lines Conflict Imperial Unleased Series Devastating Attacks Across Region Morning February 4 1942 Surprised By Japanese Planes Northeast Java Two Large Bombs Slammed Into Causing Fires Casualties Knocking Steering Gear Third Bomb Exploded Close Underwater Near Miss Ripped Gash Hull Allowing Torrent Water Rush Inside Ship Escape From Takes Reader All Throughout Story Unfolds -Next Gunners Toiling Keep Their Guns Firing With Medical Staff Tending Wounded Alongside Damage Control Sailors Working Flooded Compartments Critical So Much Radioed They Had Sunk Fact Through Courage Sacrifice Super-Human Effort Would Successfully Make Harrowing 13 000 Mile Journey Back Us Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm