Encounter at Sea and a Heroic Lifeboat Journey - Softcover

Matsunaga, Ichiro; Van Wylen, Gordon J.; Sugahara, Kan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879094274 ISBN 13: 9781879094277

Publisher: Momentum Books Llc, 1994

Synopsis

Describes the wartime experiences of three Navy officers

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Review:

The gripping World War II story of the torpedoing of the Japanese light cruiser Natori by the American submarine Hardhead, told from a unique and ironical point of view. Enemies to the death a half century ago, two naval officers from each of the fated ships came together to coauthor this compelling human drama of their battle, and of the heroic 300-mile lifeboat ordeal of the survivors.

With sensitivity, humility and pride, the authors share their bitter experiences with honesty and respect. They acknowledge each other's professionalism, and the patriotic duty that bound them to countries locked in mortal combat with each other. Every chapter contains examples of superb leadership, and gives the reader rare insights into the minds of the combatants on both sides. This powerful work brings the global realities of a brutal war down to the scale of the men who fought it, and each other--and who ultimately became respectful friends.

About this edition

• Publisher: Momentum Books Llc
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1879094274
• ISBN 13: 9781879094277
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232