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Story told by officers of the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 during World War II
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A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, They Were Expendable offers an account of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three's heroic actions during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual and effective format to tell the story: an interview with the four young survivors whose names are forever linked with the tragedy - John Bulkeley, Robert Kelly, Anthony Akers, and George Cox. Deeply moving, it describes Squadron Three's brave exploits, from the first appearance of Japanese planes over Manila Bay to its calamitous end, including a thrilling account of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's escape from Bataan.
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They Were Expendable (Historical Books (Harcourt Brace & Company))
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Harcourt Brace & Company, 1999
ISBN 10: 1199858897
ISBN 13: 9781199858894
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Harcourt Brace & Company Historical Books (Harcourt Brace & Company) They Were Expendable (VG) (dust jacket Fair)Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace & CompanyProduct Line: Historical Books (Harcourt Brace & Company)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 1942Author: W. L. White Page Count: 209Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG - dust jacket Fair. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:This book recounts the heroic actions of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 during the early days of World War II in the Philippines. Written from the perspective of four survivors and structured as a narrative, it details their experiences from the initial Japanese attacks to the successful escape of General MacArthur. Seller Inventory # 2150029965
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Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # F01A-03921