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In the dark days of World War II, merchant mariners made heroic contributions to the eventual Allied victory and suffered tremendous casualties in so doing. Among these were the engineers who toiled deep in the bowels of the ship and suffered appalling casualties. After the war, engineering personnel were unlikely to talk about their experiences, let alone write them down. These modest and selfeffacing men were more comfortable in a world of turbines and pistons, so they seldom brought their stories forward. Libertys War sets out to explore the experiences of one such engineer, Herman Melton, from his time as a cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy through his experiences at sea as a third assistant engineer.Meltons story is representative of the thousands of Merchant Marine engineers who served on board Liberty ships during the war. Like many young Americans, he sought to do his part, and in 1942 he obtained an appointment to the newly created U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. After graduating from the academy in 1944, he shipped out to the Pacific Theatre, surviving the sinking of his Liberty ship, the SS Antoine Saugrain, and its topsecret cargo.
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I was expecting more personal stories in 'Liberty's War', but it felt too technical for my liking. As a casual reader, I struggled to connect with the material. If you're into engineering specifics, this book might work for you, but I was hoping for more narrative depth.
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Jason Thompson
Disappointed by the Focus on Technical Details
I was expecting more personal stories in 'Liberty's War', but it felt too technical for my liking. As a casual reader, I struggled to connect with the material. If you're into engineering specifics, this book might work for you, but I was hoping for more narrative depth.
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David Chen
A Must-Read for History Buffs
I picked up 'Liberty's War' hoping to learn more about the Merchant Marine during WWII, and it did not disappoint! The author's engineering background really shines through the technical details, making the stories even more engaging. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in maritime history or engineering!
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David Chen
A Must-Read for History Buffs
I picked up 'Liberty's War' hoping to learn more about the Merchant Marine during WWII, and it did not disappoint! The author's engineering background really shines through the technical details, making the stories even more engaging. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in maritime history or engineering!
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Anika Patel
Interesting but Slow at Times
This memoir has some fascinating insights into the Merchant Marine from 1942 to 1945, but I found certain sections dragged on a bit. Still, it's a solid read for those who want to understand the challenges faced by engineers at sea. It’s a mixed bag but worth the read if you like military history.
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