Expendable by White (104 results)

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, this book offers a thrilling account of the role of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual, but thorough, spellbinding format to tell the story: an interview with four heroic young participants. Ranked "with the great tales of war" by the Saturday Review of Literature, it is a deeply moving book that describes the four officers' extraordinary exploits from the first appearance of Japanese planes over Manila Bay to the squadron's calamitous end-including getting Gen. Douglas MacArthur safely to Australia.Filled with action, drama, and history, this unique portrayal of "America's little Dunkirk" was described by the New York Times as being "almost unbearably painful at times, yet so engrossing that few who begin it will be able to put it down until they have finished its adventure-packed pages.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. They. Were Expendable W L White 1942 1st Edition Hardcover Harcourt, Brace. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. Modified Item: No. Topic: Literature. Binding: Hardcover. Author: W L White. Subject: Literature & Fiction. Language: English. Publisher: Harcourt, Brace. Special Attributes: 1st Edition. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Harcourt Brace & Company Historical Books (Harcourt Brace & Company) They Were Expendable (VG+/NM) (dust jacket Fair) Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace & Company Product Line: Historical Books (Harcourt Brace & Company) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 1942 Author: W. L. White Page Count: 209 Please 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+/NM - 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. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, this book offers a thrilling account of the role of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual, but thorough, spellbinding format to tell the story: an interview with four heroic young participants. Ranked "with the great tales of war" by the Saturday Review of Literature, it is a deeply moving book that describes the four officers' extraordinary exploits from the first appearance of Japanese planes over Manila Bay to the squadron's calamitous end-including getting Gen. Douglas MacArthur safely to Australia.Filled with action, drama, and history, this unique portrayal of "America's little Dunkirk" was described by the New York Times as being "almost unbearably painful at times, yet so engrossing that few who begin it will be able to put it down until they have finished its adventure-packed pages.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. other1st Edition. Owner's name inside cover. No other writing. Forum Books Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. They Were Expendable 1943 W. L White Hardcover. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. Modified Item: No. Subject: Military & War. Topic: Historical. Binding: Hardcover. Language: English. Author: W L White. Publisher: Harcourt, Brace. …

Paperback. first edition. s-223 good 1944 paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Navy blue cloth over boards, red titles on spine. Red publisher's top stain. Clean, square copy. Text unmarked. Binding sound, pages bright. No foxing. Hint of shelf wear. tbrc/war.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, this book offers a thrilling account of the role of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual, but thorough, spellbinding format to tell the story: an interview with four heroic young participants. Ranked "with the great tales of war" by the Saturday Review of Literature, it is a deeply moving book that describes the four officers' extraordinary exploits from the first appearance of Japanese planes over Manila Bay to the squadron's calamitous end-including getting Gen. Douglas MacArthur safely to Australia.Filled with action, drama, and history, this unique portrayal of "America's little Dunkirk" was described by the New York Times as being "almost unbearably painful at times, yet so engrossing that few who begin it will be able to put it down until they have finished its adventure-packed pages.".…

Paperback. first edition. s-223 very good 1944 era paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. DJ nicely in archival wraps with chips taken and heavy soiling; pages dusty. Assumed first printing of a Book Club edition with no price on the DJ and no subsequent printings listed on the copyright page. Early story of the Pacific War during World War II. William Lindsay White (1900 - 1973) was an American journalist, foreign correspondent, and writer. He succeeded his father, William Allen White, as editor and publisher of the Emporia Gazette in 1944. Among White's most noteworthy books are They Were Expendable and Lost Boundaries, which was adapted into film.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Fair. 2nd Printing. The story of the Philippine campaign as told by four officers of the Motor torpedo boat squadron 3. Minor spotting on bottom outside corners of boards. Dust jacket is edge worn but presentable within Brodart sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Significant damage due to wetness. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is moderately loose. Some pages are falling out. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Blue cloth, gold over red lettering on spine, no dj, pages yellowed, Motion Picture Edition. WWII; 5779.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, this book offers a thrilling account of the role of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual, but thorough, spellbinding format to tell the story: an interview with four heroic young participants. Ranked "with the great tales of war" by the Saturday Review of Literature, it is a deeply moving book that describes the four officers' extraordinary exploits from the first appearance of Japanese planes over Manila Bay to the squadron's calamitous end-including getting Gen. Douglas MacArthur safely to Australia.Filled with action, drama, and history, this unique portrayal of "America's little Dunkirk" was described by the New York Times as being "almost unbearably painful at times, yet so engrossing that few who begin it will be able to put it down until they have finished its adventure-packed pages.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Forum Books Edition. This hardcover edition of "They Were Expendable" is in good condition, with some wear visible on the spine and cover. The binding is intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, but the text is clean and well-preserved. unknown (dust jacket not visible).…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. The book is in fair condition, with a hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, including edge tears and scuffing, but remains intact. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book maintains its structural integrity despite the visible wear on the jacket. Worn with edge tears and some scuffing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The book is in Good condition. While it has clearly been used, the pages are clean and easy to read. The binding is strong and holds the pages tightly. The title on the spine remains bright. The is light wear to the front and edges of the cover. There is a name in ink on the back of the front cover and a note and price in pencil on the first page. Please see the pictures. There is no dust jacket. The book comes from a smoke free home. It will be sent by Media Mail through the US Post Office within two days, usually sooner. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First-book Club. Hard Cover. Good/Good. First-book Club. Non Fiction. The adventure story of suadron 3 and the tragic story of The Phillipine Campaign. Written from interviews with 4 survivors. Dust jacket worn on edges and tips but still vividly colored. Nice medium to large ptint.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good +. Edition Not Stated. G+, Edgewear, tear, creases, ink mark, browning. "Based on firsthand reports from four of its surviving officers, this is a gripping account of the role Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 played in the early phase of the war in the Pacific". 152 pages. Expanded condition report/digital photo on request. …

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is moderately loose. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Good. 1st Edition.. GOOD Condition, spine & cover has some small white flecking to the blue cloth hard covers.Name endpaper "M.R.Foss".else clean solid copy. ; very dark blue cloth hard covers. ; 209pg pages; DRAMATIC FIRST PERSON STORY of PT Boats In WW2, Manila Bay to Bataan.Philippine.America's Little Dunkirk.end of book has NAME LIST PERSONNEL TORPEDO 3.…

PAPERBACK. Paperback edition. 116pp, 12mo. Infantry Journal. mild rubbing and cover wear, tight binding, sticker shadow to ffep, clean throughout, Very Good-.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Some visible wear to spine and edges, name stamp inside, text block clear and binding intact. WR.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no dust jacket. No dust jacket. Dark blue cloth covers show light rubbing and minor scuffing to the boards. Spine ends and corners are bumped with small points of fraying. Red spine lettering remains legible but is slightly dimmed. Binding is firm. The title page has a small closed tear at the bottom edge. Pages are generally clean with a faint dampstain visible at the top margin of the title and copyright pages. No internal markings or inscriptions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 209pp.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Printing. Soft cover. Fine Book. Possibly Unread. Spine unmarked. Two small smudges on long text block; otherwise pristine.

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. vii, 209 pages. 8vo, blue cloth, pictorial d.w. (rather edgeworn and stained on verso). New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, (1942). Corners bumped; bookplate on pastedown, otherwise internally clean and tight. Very good in a good dust wrapper.…