Brotherhood & Battle-Stories of Courage and Survival Aboard a Destroyer
In this compelling and vivid account, Robert Scigliano takes readers aboard the USS Harry E. Hubbard during one of the most pivotal and perilous moments of World War II-the Battle of Okinawa. Drawing from his own experiences and the recollections of his shipmates, Scigliano paints a richly detailed portrait of life on a destroyer under combat conditions.
Scigliano examines the harrowing reality of warfare at sea. He delves into the perspectives of those who faced kamikaze attacks, engaged with an unrelenting enemy, and grappled with the moral and emotional implications of war-culminating in their response to the atomic bomb and the dawn of the Cold War.
Shipboard Life Under Combat offers an unfiltered glimpse into the courage, camaraderie, and coming-of-age of the young men who served aboard the Hubbard. Beyond combat, the book reflects on life in peacetime, capturing the profound transformation of a generation shaped by war.
Meticulously researched and deeply personal, this posthumous work by Robert Scigliano-completed and published by his sons, Eric and Brian Scigliano-is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the human side of history's most monumental conflicts.
Robert Scigliano (1925-2019) was a distinguished scholar, professor, and author whose work profoundly shaped our understanding of law, politics, and governance. A longtime faculty member at the University of Michigan, he earned renown for his incisive analyses of constitutional law, judicial systems, and the intricate interplay of political institutions.His influential works include South Vietnam: Nation Under Stress (1963), which illuminated the challenges of a nation navigating war and transformation, and The Michigan One-Man Grand Jury (1957), an authoritative study of an innovative legal process. In The Supreme Court and the Presidency (1971), he explored the dynamic relationship between the nation's highest court and its chief executive, while his co-authored commentary on The Federalist (1971) remains a seminal contribution to constitutional scholarship.Robert's intellectual curiosity and commitment to rigorous inquiry earned him the admiration of colleagues and students alike. His legacy endures not only through his publications but also through his mentorship and passion for fostering informed civic engagement.This posthumously published work is lovingly brought to completion by his sons, Eric and Brian Scigliano, who honor their father's enduring dedication to illuminating the complexities of governance and democracy.
