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Steadfast: Compelling firsthand accounts of two parallel journeys in World War II.

Susan A. Herney

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Description:An epic true story of love, commitment, and resilience in the face of war, author Susan A. Herney's "Steadfast" reveals never-before-seen correspondence from Ensign Albert Herney during his service aboard the "USS Scurry."A newly-commissioned naval reservist, Al was a novice in military life when he departed his San Diego home for indoctrination training.Through letters to his wife and others, Al reveals the highs and lows, the droll and the drama of his time on one of the navy's smallest ships as it zigzagged across the Pacific-first as a convoy escort during the waning months of 1944, then as a minesweeper during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in 1945, and finally as a patrol ship during demobilization at the end of the war, clearing mines to secure the way for ships bearing occupation troops.As these historic events unfold, the correspondence between Al and his wife provides a captivating narrative of an ordinary couple's relationship as each adjusts to realities of separation and war. From humorous anecdotes about mishaps on board to the moment when news of Japan's surrender reached the ship, readers will get an unprecedented look at life during one of America's most historic periods.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Steadfast: Compelling firsthand accounts of two parallel journeys in World War II.. To get started finding Steadfast: Compelling firsthand accounts of two parallel journeys in World War II., you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: An epic true story of love, commitment, and resilience in the face of war, author Susan A. Herney's "Steadfast" reveals never-before-seen correspondence from Ensign Albert Herney during his service aboard the "USS Scurry."A newly-commissioned naval reservist, Al was a novice in military life when he departed his San Diego home for indoctrination training.Through letters to his wife and others, Al reveals the highs and lows, the droll and the drama of his time on one of the navy's smallest ships as it zigzagged across the Pacific-first as a convoy escort during the waning months of 1944, then as a minesweeper during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in 1945, and finally as a patrol ship during demobilization at the end of the war, clearing mines to secure the way for ships bearing occupation troops.As these historic events unfold, the correspondence between Al and his wife provides a captivating narrative of an ordinary couple's relationship as each adjusts to realities of separation and war. From humorous anecdotes about mishaps on board to the moment when news of Japan's surrender reached the ship, readers will get an unprecedented look at life during one of America's most historic periods.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Steadfast: Compelling firsthand accounts of two parallel journeys in World War II.. To get started finding Steadfast: Compelling firsthand accounts of two parallel journeys in World War II., you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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