On October 14, 1944, the Japanese scored a direct hit on the U.S. light cruiser Houston. Despite the death and destruction, she stayed afloat--and became a sitting duck for enemy air strikes, sub attacks, and typhoons. This is the chronicle of the Houston's five-month, 14,000-mile journey to safe harbor.S. Naval Institute Press.
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On October 14, 1944, the Japanese scored a direct hit on the U.S. light cruiser Houston. Despite the death and destruction, she stayed afloat--and became a sitting duck for enemy air strikes, sub attacks, and typhoons. This is the chronicle of the Houston's five-month, 14,000-mile journey to safe harbor.S. Naval Institute Press.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First published in 1985, this book is the second printing corrected from 1986, 225 pages, illustrated. "Focusing on the crew's ingenuity and steady, unyielding courage, this action-packed book gives valuable insights into the nature of heroism and man's response to unrelieved stress over an extended period of time." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET.
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Add this copy of The Battle to Save the Houston, October 1944 to March to cart. $52.00, very good condition, Sold by Koster's Collectible Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmingville, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Naval Institute Press.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0-87021-742-9. Hardcover; Hardcover: Previous owners name impressed on title page. Light grey cloth binding with title on spine. Clean solid color endpapers. Double page illustrated title. This is an epic World War II adventure story of epic proportions. A 14, 000 mile odyssey from Formosa to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Illustrated. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Excellent condition. Photo illustrated front cover. Attractive/desirable copy in protective mylar.; Photos & Illus; 8VO; 226 pages.
Add this copy of Battle to Save the Houston to cart. $56.84, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Pocket.
