{"product_id":"the-last-stand-of-tin-can-sailors-the-extraordinary-world-war-ii-story-of-the-u-s-navys-finest-hour-hardcover","title":"The Last Stand of Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Mark Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eEstate Of James D. Hornfischer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted from the naval history classic and New York Times bestseller, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailor\u003c\/i\u003es pieces together the action of the Battle off Samar, bringing to life a riveting story of heroism against daunting odds, duty, and sacrifice in a way never seen before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In October 1944, Allied forces began landing on the Philippine island of Leyte. Quickly assessing the threat of the Allied invasion, the Japanese navy sought to counterattack. But with the island protected by the full strength of Admiral William F. Halsey's Third Fleet, a direct attack was nearly impossible. Undeterred, the Japanese Admiralty deployed their forces, engaging the Third Fleet and retreating in a manner that drew the fleet into a hot pursuit. However, Admiral Halsey had been deceived, and the Japanese plan had taken his fleet out of position to defend the American beachhead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With the northern route to Leyte open and unguarded, the Japanese Center Force-a fleet led by the battleship \u003ci\u003eYamato\u003c\/i\u003e, the largest and most powerful battleship ever constructed-seemingly had a clear path to the landing beaches on Leyte. Only one thing stood between the Japanese forces and the vulnerable objective. Taffy 3, a small task unit from the Seventh Fleet was made up of destroyers, destroyer escorts, and escort aircraft carriers; thirteen ships with little firepower and even less armor. On the morning of October 25, 1944, Taffy 3 suddenly became the only obstacle between the Allied landings and the Japanese Center Force. Hopelessly outmanned and outgunned, Taffy 3 plunged into battle. The ensuing action, known as the Battle off Samar, became one of the greatest last stands in naval history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames D. Hornfischer's\u003c\/b\u003e gripping account of the battle, based on declassified documents as well as extensive interviews with veterans, is acclaimed as one of the most compelling works of naval history ever published. Hornfischer's awards include the 2018 Samuel Eliot Morison Award, given by the Board of Trustees of the USS \u003ci\u003eConstitution\u003c\/i\u003e Museum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Murray\u003cb\u003e is a comic book writer and novelist. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the Army in Vietnam and was the main writer on the popular comic book series \u003ci\u003eThe 'Nam\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Marvel Comics. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator from Kansas City, Missouri. His work has appeared in the distinguished \u003ci\u003eSPECTRUM\u003c\/i\u003e anthology and has drawn a number of comics for Marvel and Image Comics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Soffe\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance colorist and illustrator originally from the North West of England, now based in California. His work has appeared in many publications over the last ten years, including \u003ci\u003e2000AD\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJudge Dredd Megazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHeavy Metal Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as with publishers such as Z2 Comics, Accent UK, Soaring Penguin, Printed in Blood, and Topps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Steen\u003c\/b\u003e has lettered books for most major comic companies. He is also the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eFlanimals\u003c\/i\u003e children's book series written by Ricky Gervais, and the children's book \u003ci\u003eErf\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Garth Ennis. His latest book is \u003ci\u003eThe Pod\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 10.31 x 6.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978556309805,"sku":"9781682473382","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/MVNGR3R2N21QRGJGTEJ4T1NaSGM3dz09.webp?v=1775805794","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-last-stand-of-tin-can-sailors-the-extraordinary-world-war-ii-story-of-the-u-s-navys-finest-hour-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}