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Destroyer captain the life of Ernest E. Evans

"On the morning of October 25, 1944, in the waters off Samar, a small flotilla of US Navy ships encountered a Japanese fleet superior in both vessels and firepower. Aboard the USS Johnston, Capt. Ernest Evans seized the moment, ordering his destroyer to steam forward and attack. Heavily out-gunned,...

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Main Authors: Hornfischer, James D. (Author), Hornfischer, David J (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Dutton Caliber, [2024]
Subjects:
Evans, Ernest Edwin, > 1908-1944.
Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944.
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Indian.
Biographies.
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Table of Contents:
  • The Nail That Stands Up Gets Hammered Down August 1908-June 1931
  • Achieving His Dream June 1931-April 1937
  • Manila Days and Isolationism April 1937- December 1941
  • Son, We're Going to Hell December 1941-March 1942
  • Relegated to Escort Duty March 1942-August 1943
  • "I Intend to Go in Harm's Way" August 1943-January 1944
  • Island Hopping February 1944-July 1944
  • The Finest Bombardment Ship in the Fleet July 1944-August 1944
  • Within Three Days of Being One Year Old August 1944-October 24, 1944
  • Destroyer Captain
  • Sho-Go Admiral Kurita's Dilemma
  • Units of the Enemy Fleet Are 15 Miles Astern October 25, 1944, 0530-0743
  • Now I Have Seen Everything October 25, 1944, 0743-015.

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