Joining the War at Sea, 1939-1945
by Franklyn E. Dailey
"A Destroyer's Role in World War II Naval Convoys and Invasion Landings"
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Joining the War at Sea, 1939-1945 by Franklyn E. Dailey
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Destroyers
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Page Count:
457
Published Date:
2009
ISBN13:
9780966625158
Summary
This is a firsthand account by Franklyn E. Dailey of his service aboard a destroyer during World War II. The book chronicles his experiences from 1939 to 1945, focusing on convoy escort duties protecting Allied shipping across the Atlantic and participation in major amphibious invasion operations. Dailey provides a personal perspective on the daily challenges faced by destroyer crews, including combating U-boats, weather conditions, and the critical role these vessels played in both defensive convoy protection and offensive landing operations during the war.
