Posted on May 18, 2022 5:17 pm
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We sat down with author Doug Stanton to discuss his recently re-issued book In Harm’s Way, which tells the story of America’s worst naval disaster during World War II—and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. … Read the article
Posted on July 14, 2021 2:46 pm
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by P. T. Deutermann
My novel, Trial by Fire, is based on the true story of the aircraft carrier USS Ben Franklin (CV-13) and the brave sailors who were able to save their ship after she was nearly destroyed … Read the article
Posted on December 2, 2016 3:41 pm
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by Nicholas Best
When the task force slipped out of port on December 5, 1941, a man calling himself Tadashi Morimura watched from a few hundred yards away to the north. He was careful not to write anything down, but … Read the article
Posted on October 26, 2016 2:51 pm
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Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab
In terms of tonnage of warships deployed, the battle of Leyte Gulf is the largest naval battle ever fought. Incredibly engaging 282 vessels as well as 180,000 sailors and pilots. The Imperial … Read the article
Posted on April 19, 2016 2:54 pm
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by Greg King and Penny Wilson
Lusitania Prologue
Saturday, May 1, 1915
A rainy twilight fell over New York City on April 30, 1915. Spring was late that year: indeed, an unexpected blizzard had nearly paralyzed the city three weeks … Read the article
Posted on April 14, 2016 4:27 pm
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by David Dyer
Excerpt taken from The Midnight Watch: A Novel of the Titanic and the SS Californian
Stone walked back to the SS Californian’s rail and looked again towards the south. The three icebergs had drifted astern but he could … Read the article
Posted on December 18, 2015 11:09 am
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by John Wukovits
Chapter 1: “YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER OF A GREAT FIGHTING TEAM” The USS Samuel B. Roberts
Rarely has a hotel hospitality room held such a collection of unassuming sea warriors as the one that gathered in … Read the article