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Author: Carl LaVO Publisher: US Naval Institute Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 248
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In the war against Japan, Fluckey fired the first ballistic missiles from a submarine, sank more tonnage than any other U.S. submarine skipper, including an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, and a destroyer, and blew up a train after landing submariners-turned-saboteurs on mainland Japan in 1945. The title of this biography is the legendary submariner's nickname, "Galloping Ghost," a reference to the hit-and-run tactics that left his enemies baffled about the direction of his attacks."
Author: Carl LaVO Publisher: US Naval Institute Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 248
Book Description
In the war against Japan, Fluckey fired the first ballistic missiles from a submarine, sank more tonnage than any other U.S. submarine skipper, including an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, and a destroyer, and blew up a train after landing submariners-turned-saboteurs on mainland Japan in 1945. The title of this biography is the legendary submariner's nickname, "Galloping Ghost," a reference to the hit-and-run tactics that left his enemies baffled about the direction of his attacks."
Author: Kathryn Kenny Publisher: Golden Press ISBN: 9780307215628 Category : Belden, Trixie (Fictitious character) Languages : en Pages : 189
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On a vacation trip to a Minnesota horse-breeding ranch with her best friend, Honey Wheeler, Trixie investigates the connection between a stolen racehorse and the sighting of a phantom rider.
Author: Gary Andrew Poole Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780618691630 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 352
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This first major biography of the gridiron great Red Grange reveals how a gifted athlete and a wily agent gave birth to professional football in America.
Author: Roy J. Snell Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 151
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Roy J. Snell's 'The Galloping Ghost. A Mystery Story for Boys' is a thrilling tale that follows a group of young boys as they uncover a mysterious secret hidden within their small town. Snell's writing style is engaging and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the twists and turns of the plot. Set in the early 20th century, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the adventurous spirit of youth and the excitement of solving a puzzling mystery. With vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, Snell creates a captivating world that will appeal to both young and adult readers alike. Roy J. Snell, a prolific author of children's books, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in small-town America when writing 'The Galloping Ghost.' His knack for storytelling and his ability to connect with young readers shine through in this exciting mystery novel. Snell's background as a journalist and editor contributed to his talent for crafting compelling narratives that both entertain and educate. I highly recommend 'The Galloping Ghost. A Mystery Story for Boys' to readers who enjoy classic mystery stories with a nostalgic feel. Roy J. Snell's masterful storytelling and engaging plot make this book a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery.
Author: Carl P Lavo Publisher: Naval Institute Press ISBN: 1612510752 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 252
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Eugene Fluckey was one of the great naval heroes of World War II. His exploits as captain of the submarine USS Barb revolutionized undersea warfare and laid the groundwork for a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine fleet. He retired as a rear admiral and was awarded numerous presidential, congressional, and military honors, including the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses. In the war against Japan, Fluckey fired the first ballistic missiles from a submarine, sank more tonnage than any other U.S. submarine skipper, including an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, a destroyer, and blew up a train after landing submariners-turned-saboteurs on mainland Japan in 1945. Here is the legendary submariner's story, told with the exclusive access to Fluckey's personal papers and based on interviews with him, his family, Barb shipmates, official Navy documents, and the recollections of his contemporaries.
Author: Eugene B. Fluckey Publisher: University of Illinois Press ISBN: 0252097440 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 466
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The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. At the same time, the Barb did far more than merely sink ships-she changed forever the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. This is a gripping adventure chock-full of "you-are-there" moments. Fluckey has drawn on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and a recently discovered illegal diary kept by one of his torpedomen. And in a fascinating twist, he uses archival documents from the Japanese Navy to give its version of events. The unique story of the Barb begins with its men, who had the confidence to become unbeatable. Each team helped develop innovative ideas, new tactics, and new strategies. All strove for personal excellence, and success became contagious. Instead of lying in wait under the waves, the USS Barb pursued enemy ships on the surface, attacking in the swift and precise style of torpedo boats. She was the first sub to use rocket missiles and to creep up on enemy convoys at night, joining the flank escort line from astern, darting in and out as she sank ships up the column. Surface-cruising, diving only to escape, "Luckey Fluckey" relentlessly patrolled the Pacific, driving his boat and crew to their limits. There can be no greater contrast to modern warfare's long-distance, videogame style of battle than the exploits of the captain and crew of the USS Barb, where they sub, out of ammunition, actually rammed an enemy ship until it sank. Thunder Below! is a first-rate, true-life, inspirational story of the courage and heroism of ordinary men under fire. A Main Selection of the Military Book Club. Winner of the Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature given by the Naval Order of the United States, New York Commandery.
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