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1993 Hardcover Very Good Condition in Good jacket 206 pages. Name inside. Tight, very good book. The dj has some wear and light soiling. "The true story of enlisted life in the
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Navy during World War II." Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military; ISBN: 0918339235. Inventory No: 095072.
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Arlington, VA 1993 Hardcover First Edition Very Good in Very Good dust jacket 0918339235.
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206 pp., illus., map, index; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. Fine DJ. "The story of World War II in the Pacific as seen through the eyes of a teen-age sailor aboard the U.S.S. Saufley,
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one of the most highly decorated destroyers of the war. 'EJ' takes the reader on a first-person tour of the 'Old Navy'--from boot camp in Norfolk, to his first tour aboard the U.S.S. Washington, through the early months of the war at sea in the Atlantic, to a disagreement over liberty policy in New York, to the brig, to the Sanfley, to the Pacific, to the end of the war. With its unusual perspective of history and colorful view of men at war, Tin Can Man is an impressive contribution to World War II literature. Compete with maps and photographs. it is a must for historians, World War II veterans, and naval enthusiasts." - Publisher.
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1993 Hardback no marks and is in very good condition with dj All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping AND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24
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St Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A. 1993 Hard Cover First Edition Very Good in Very Good jacket 8vo-over 7"-9" tall. Light shelfwear. Inside front flap of dj creased.
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1993 Hardcover First edition. Very Good in Very Good jacket Book Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 206 p. Audience: General/trade. (Nautical)
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Arlington, Virginia 1993 Hardcover First Edition Near Fine in Fine jacket First edition, hardcover. 206 pages. B&W photos, index. Near fine with head/tail of spine lightly
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bumped, slant to spine, and "Finished Nov 93" on front pastedown. "E.J. Jernigan recreates life during World War II as seen through the eyes of young sailors aboard the USS Saufley, one of the most highly decorated destroyers of the war. The author takes the reader on a first-person tour of duty in the "Old Navy"-from enlistment in Florida, to "boot camp" in Norfolk, to a first tour aboard the battleship USS Washington, through the early months of the sea war in the Atlantic, to the Saufley, to the Pacific, to the end of the war. "
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While most naval combat books seem to be written by commanding officers of ships or by naval officers who share their tactical prowess, Tin Can Man is written from the enlisted man's point of view. The title comes from ``tin cans''--a Navy nickname for destroyers. Jernigan's account of his wartime service on board the destroyer USS Saufley is realistic and his descriptions accurate. His portrayal of everyday life aboard and the battle actions of the Saufley , which was one of the most decorated ships in the U.S. Navy during World War II, plus his own naval background make this book fascinating to read. Highly recommended for ...