The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors Free Pdf

ISBN: 0553381482
Title: The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors Pdf The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour
Author: James D. Hornfischer
Published Date: 2005-03
Page: 499

“One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers. . . . Exalting American sailors and pilots as they richly deserve. . . . Reads like a very good action novel.”—Publishers Weekly“Reads as fresh as tomorrow's headlines. . . . Hornfischer's captivating narrative uses previously classified documents to reconstruct the epic battle and eyewitness accounts to bring the officers and sailors to life.”—Texas Monthly“Hornfischer is a powerful stylist whose explanations are clear as well as memorable. . . . A dire survival-at-sea saga.”—Denver Post“In The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, James Hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5-inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and Navy fliers dive-bombing. . . . The overall story of the battle is one of American guts, glory and heroic sacrifice.”—Omaha World Herald "This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can." With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS "Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur's vulnerable invasion force were the "Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history. In the tradition of the #1 "New York Times bestseller "Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history--and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory. "From the Hardcover edition.

“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.”

With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur’ s vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history.

In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history—and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory.

Praise for The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

“One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers. . . . Exalting American sailors and pilots as they richly deserve. . . . Reads like a very good action novel.”—Publishers Weekly

“Reads as fresh as tomorrow's headlines. . . . Hornfischer's captivating narrative uses previously classified documents to reconstruct the epic battle and eyewitness accounts to bring the officers and sailors to life.”—Texas Monthly

“Hornfischer is a powerful stylist whose explanations are clear as well as memorable. . . . A dire survival-at-sea saga.”—Denver Post

“In The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, James Hornfischer drops you right into the middle of this raging battle, with 5-inch guns blazing, torpedoes detonating and Navy fliers dive-bombing. . . . The overall story of the battle is one of American guts, glory and heroic sacrifice.”—Omaha World Herald

Very Compelling and Powerful Read! I pretty much read this book from cover to cover. Then I read it again. This book will be a go to book for years to come seeking inspiration for my writing of military Science Fiction. Uncommon bravery was common in those fateful hours as Task Force Taffy 3 fought against overwhelming odds to win the day at great sacrifice. They faced down a Japanese battleship task force including the 18 inch guns of the Yamato with only torpedo’s, five inch guns and anti-aircraft guns.The stories will stun you into shocked silence at the bravery of every member of that task force. Patton said, “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived” and you will wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment after reading this book.My only problem with the book is the same thing that I’ve found with many mainstream publishers–their pricing. When the Kindle version of the book is only 19 cents cheaper than the paperback, something is seriously wrong. This book had been on my “Buy and read list” for a long time and I’m very glad I plunked down the money for it. I did wonder what other great books I missed that were more reasonably priced because I bought this one.A ripping yarn........ I had heard of the battle of the "jeep" carriers vs. The central Japanese fleet, how the Japanese decked out Halsey to steam North after an irresistible target, the Imperial fleet's aircraft carriers. I read of the bravery, the improbable victory over a vastly superior foe, suicide destroyer charges against battleships and cruisers........And I knew nothing. Hornfisher's recounting of the battle puts you in the middle of it: you meet the men involved, feel the fear and bravery, and experience the sheer horror of the last major battle between navies (yes, that long ago). It was horrible reading it, being there must have been ghastly.So a great read, 40 plane "mini" carriers with older planes with the help of local airstrips maneuver, attack, and pull off an amazing win, well worth it"Last Stand..." is First Rate! This is an excellent account of an often-overlooked battle in WW2. Samar is usually discussed, when it's discussed at all, only as part of the larger Battle of Leyte Gulf. Given the incredible odds faced by the ships and sailors of Taffy 3, and the unbelievable manner in which they prosecuted their attack (especially the DDs and DEs), the Battle off Samar deserves it's own, separate narrative. Hornfischer delivers in spades. The book reads almost like an historical novel, well-written, with a tension-building backstory, detailed but not too detailed descriptions of the machinery of naval war, and strong character development that makes you care about the individuals involved as persons and not just names from history. The author's ability to draw you into the lives of the ships and the men on them will put you on the edge of your seat as you read the battle narrative, and may well break the reader's heart as they read of the tremendously brutal cost these men paid.A nice added touch: I bought "Last Stand..." as a Kindle book, and the maps would not only enlarge for viewing on the device, but also included links to print them out at home. As a map nerd I really appreciated this, and hope it becomes the norm for any book of military history.This is one of my favorite books on the war in the Pacific. I've read it 3 times now, and probably will again. HIGHLY recommended for anyone who is interested in military history.

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