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The book recounts the daring action of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts and its crew under Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland during the Battle of Samar on October 25, 1944, off the Philippine island of Samar. Facing the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, the Roberts and a flotilla of small U.S. vessels fought valiantly to protect MacArthur’s invasion forces, transforming an unlikely engagement into a legendary triumph. Hornfischer draws on official records and firsthand accounts to present an unprecedented portrait of the battle, highlighting the men, strategies, and sacrifices that shaped this pivotal moment in World War II naval history.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: James D. Hornfischer
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