The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

James D. Hornfischer brings the Battle of Samar to life, chronicling the legendary stand of the USS Samuel B. Roberts and a tiny American flotilla against the massive Japanese Imperial Navy. Facing overwhelming odds to protect MacArthur’s invasion force, these "tin can sailors" turned certain defeat into an unforgettable victory. This edition features a bonus excerpt from Neptune’s Inferno.

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