The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
Narrated by Barrett Whitener
- Released
- February 12, 2004
- Length
- 16 hrs 31 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
In "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors," acclaimed author James D. Hornfischer recounts the gripping true story of the Battle off Samar, a pivotal World War II engagement fought on October 25, 1944. With thirteen outgunned American warships facing overwhelming odds, this narrative blends extensive interviews, unpublished accounts, and declassified documents to portray an extraordinary fight for survival. Celebrated for its depiction of heroism and the indomitable spirit of the sailors, the book offers a compelling look at a battle that transformed inevitable defeat into a legendary victory. Recognized with the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature, this work stands as a testament to naval bravery and sacrifice.
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