Tin Can Titans

Explore the human story of Destroyer Squadron 21, the most decorated U.S. naval squadron of World War II. Chosen by Admiral Halsey to lead the surrender fleet into Tokyo Bay, DesRon 21's legendary status was earned by its sailors, not just its ships. Historian John Wukovits, drawing on diaries, interviews, and letters, brings to life figures like Commander Donald MacDonald, the Pacific war's most decorated naval officer, and Lt. Hugh Barr Miller, who survived a sinking to wage a solo battle against the enemy. This epic narrative illuminates the extraordinary exploits and sacrifices of the squadron that helped secure victory in the Pacific.

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