John J. Domagalski Bücher

Gripping account of heroism in the face of near certain disaster. Includes first person accounts from the sailors aboard the Marblehead. Written by a highly respected author of US Naval operations in the Pacific Theater in WWII.

Set during the pivotal battle for Guadalcanal in 1942, the narrative focuses on the USS Astoria and USS Chicago, offering an intimate look at life aboard these warships. Through firsthand accounts, many previously unpublished, readers gain insight into the experiences of the crew as they confront the chaos of battle. The book highlights individual tales of heroism, sacrifice, and survival, immersing readers in the harrowing realities faced by the men as both ships navigate their fates amidst the turmoil of war.

During the opening days of World War II in the Pacific, a small group of American sailors in the Philippines were propelled into the forefront of the fighting. They were manned with six small wooden torpedo (PT) boats and led by Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley. The men of Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 faced insurmountable odds as they conducted a series of o

Made famous by her final commanding officer, John F. Kennedy, PT-109 is one of the most celebrated warships in American history. However, a full chronicle of PT-109's wartime story has heretofore been lacking.