Destroyer Squadron 23. Combat Exploits of Arleigh Burke's Gallant Force.

Jones, Ken

ISBN 10: 0739410156 / ISBN 13: 9780739410158

Published by Chilton Company, Philadelphia PA, 1959, second printing, ,, 1959

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Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex-library with usual stamps and stickers. Early edition. Dust jacket in protective sleeve showing signs of wear. Blue cloth boards in good condition with extensive shelf wear at the bottom. Textblock tightly bound with all pages in good clean condition. A nice example.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Destroyer Squadron 23. Combat Exploits of Arleigh Burke's Gallant Force.
• Publisher: Chilton Company, Philadelphia PA, 1959, second printing, ,
• Publication Date: 1959
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739410156
• ISBN 13: 9780739410158
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 771.1 grams

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Synopsis

The first two tenets of Commodore Arleigh Burke's "Doctrine of Destroyer Squadron 23," which he read to his officers moments after his commission took effect, were Anything concerning killing the enemy was important; anything not concerning killing the enemy was unimportant. Considering the division's history of inaction, this new line of thinking fell on eager ears. Under Burke's leadership, DesRon 23 made a complete turnaround, steaming full ahead into the heart of the Pacific war. A wise leader, Burke concluded that commanding with loose rein would yield the best results from this particular division. He couldn't have been more correct."Destroyer Squadron 23" introduces you to one of the most able, courageous and aggressive forces the Navy has ever seen. The dialogue that fills these pages reveals a chemistry among commander, skippers and crew that could exist only among men born to work as one, resulting in single sense of purpose shared by every sailor in the squadron - and devastating to any enemy ship that crossed its path.This book truly brings you as close to experiencing sea warfare as a reader can get, and it's a great combination of imagery and historical fact.