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All The Gallant Men: An American Sailor'S Firsthand Account Of Pearl Harbor
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The New York Times Bestselling Memoir Of Survival And Heroism At Pearl Harboran Unforgettable Story Of Unfathomable Courage. Readers Digestin This, The First Memoir By A Uss Arizona Sailor, Donald Stratton Delivers An Inspiring And Unforgettable Eyewitness Account Of The Pearl Harbor Attack And His Remarkable Return To The Fight.At 8:06 A.M. On December 7, 1941, Seaman First Class Donald Stratton Was Consumed By An Inferno. A Million Pounds Of Explosives Had Detonated Beneath His Battle Station Aboard The Uss Arizona, Barely Fifteen Minutes Into Japans Surprise Attack On American Forces At Pearl Harbor. Near Death And Burned Across Two Thirds Of His Body, Don, A Nineteenyearold Nebraskan Who Had Been Steeled By The Great Depression And Dust Bowl, Summoned The Will To Haul Himself Hand Over Hand Across A Rope Tethered To A Neighboring Vessel. Fortyfive Feet Below, The Harbors Flaming, Oilslick Water Boiled With Enemy Bullets; All Around Him The World Tore Itself Apart.In This Extraordinary Neverbeforetold Eyewitness Account Of The Pearl Harbor Attackthe Only Memoir Ever Written By A Survivor Of The Uss Arizonaninetyfouryearold Veteran Donald Stratton Finally Shares His Unforgettable Personal Tale Of Bravery And Survival On December 7, 1941, His Harrowing Recovery, And His Inspiring Determination To Return To The Fight.Don And Four Other Sailors Made It Safely Across The Same Line That Morning, A Small Miracle On A Day That Claimed The Lives Of 1,177 Of Their Arizona Shipmatesapproximately Half The American Fatalaties At Pearl Harbor. Sent To Military Hospitals For A Year, Don Refused Doctors Advice To Amputate His Limbs And Battled To Relearn How To Walk. The U.S. Navy Gave Him A Medical Discharge, Believing He Would Never Again Be Fit For Service, But Don Had Unfinished Business. In June 1944, He Sailed Back Into The Teeth Of The Pacific War On A Destroyer, Destined For Combat In The Crucial Battles Of Leyte Gulf, Luzon, And Okinawa, Thus Earning The Distinction Of Having Been Present For The Opening Shots And The Final Major Battle Of Americas Second World War.As The Seventyfifth Anniversary Of The Pearl Harbor Attack Approaches, Don, A Greatgrandfather Of Five And One Of Five Living Survivors Of The Arizona, Offers An Unprecedentedly Intimate Reflection On The Tragedy That Drew America Into The Greatest Armed Conflict In History. All The Gallant Men Is A Book For The Ages, One Of The Most Remarkableand Remarkably Inspiringmemoirs Of Any Kind To Appear In Recent Years.*New York Post**Library Journal
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point seventy-one inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred fifty-two pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Donald Stratton.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under the United States.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for young readers? A: Yes, the book can be suitable for young readers interested in historical accounts.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of survival, heroism, and the personal impact of war.
- Q: What historical event does the book recount? A: The book recounts the Pearl Harbor attack on December seventh, nineteen forty-one.
- Q: Is this book a memoir or fiction? A: This book is a memoir, providing a firsthand account of the author's experiences.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: Can this book be cleaned? A: Yes, you can lightly dust the cover with a dry cloth to keep it clean.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact customer support for a return or exchange.
- Q: Are there any restrictions on returning the book? A: Yes, returns may be subject to specific policies, so check the return policy details.
- Q: Does the book contain any graphic content? A: Yes, the book contains descriptions of war and violence that may be intense.
- Q: Is this book a good gift for history buffs? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in military history and personal narratives.