The substantial accomplishments of the U.S. Navy?s mini-carriers in such battles as Leyte Gulf; Guadalcanal; the Marianas; and Okinawa never gained the attention given the fast carriers; but there is little question that their vital operations played an important role in the Pacific campaign. These remarkably versatile vessels--called CVEs; baby flattops; and even jeeps--hunted submarines; escorted convoys; provided air support; and performed dozens of other tasks that are vividly described in this book. Based on interviews with the CVE crewmen and on war diaries; ship histories; and other documents; it tells a moving story of escort carrier operations; from the work of the first CVEs to their final assignment transporting GIs home after the war. Seldom-seen photographs add to this fascinating portrait of the little giants.
#533232 in Books Kanzan Sato 1983-06-15 1983-06-15Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:JapanesePDF # 1 7.20 x .80 x 10.20l; 1.93 #File Name: 0870115626210 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Tragic Tradition.By CustomerThe samurai sword was more than a weapon; it was literally an identity. These swords were so carefully crafted for hundreds of years. The japanese officers who carried them; truly considered themselves to be samurai. Although the ancient samurai had been forced to evolve into the modern soldiers of Japan. To be forced to give up one's sword was like having to give up one's very life to the japanese. The samurai sword was a badge of honor to the japanese officers. The wearing of these swords; was tied up in japanese history and culture. The way of the samurai was completely enmeshed in japanese society. American forces sought out the samurai swords are prizes of war. But to the japanese who wore them; these swords were like a very essential part of their existence. JRV0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy piotrgood as expected0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A classicBy The Monkey Boy H BombA classic
