At War in the Pacific: Personal Accounts of World War II Navy and Marine Officers

by Bruce M . Petty (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $23.89

  Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, United States looked to graduates of the naval academy to fill its need for qualified officers. Recruited and trained in a variety of ways, the officers came from varied backgrounds. The author presents the tales of more than 20 navy and marine officers, offering the story of the war through their experiences.