Radioman
by Ray Daves
"An Eyewitness Account of Pearl Harbor and World War II in the Pacific"
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Radioman by Ray Daves
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Civilian
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Pacific
Page Count:
308
Published Date:
2008
ISBN13:
9780312386948
Summary
Radioman is Ray Daves' firsthand account of serving as a U.S. Navy radioman during World War II. Daves was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack and provides vivid eyewitness details of that devastating day. The memoir follows his subsequent service throughout the Pacific theater, offering a sailor's perspective on major naval operations and daily life aboard ship during the war. Through Daves' personal experiences, readers gain insight into the critical role of radio communications in naval warfare and the challenges faced by enlisted men serving in the Pacific campaign.