At war in the Pacific : personal accounts of World War II Navy and Marine Corps officers / Bruce M. Petty.

"The officers who served in the navy during World War II came from varied backgrounds. From a Japanese language officer and a Marine Corps fighter pilot, to a master rigger and a navy weatherman, the author presents the tales of more than 20 navy and marine officers, offering the story of the war th...

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Main Author: Petty, Bruce M., 1945-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2006], ©2006.
Subjects:
United States. > Navy > Officers > Biography.
United States. > Marine Corps > Officers > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, American.
Oral history.
Genre:
Biography.
Personal narratives, American.
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Connect to: Table of contents - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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"The officers who served in the navy during World War II came from varied backgrounds. From a Japanese language officer and a Marine Corps fighter pilot, to a master rigger and a navy weatherman, the author presents the tales of more than 20 navy and marine officers, offering the story of the war through their unique personal experiences"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:D767 .P475 2006
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192) and index.
ISBN:0786423730 (softcover : alk. paper)