James P. S. Devereux Colonel U.S.M.C.'s Books

Destroyer Captain

The Life of Ernest E. Evans

By: James D. Hornfischer,David J. Hornfischer

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Destroyer Captain

The Life of Ernest E. Evans

By: James D. Hornfischer,David J. Hornfischer

From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar. For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, “the dean of World War II naval history," writing with his son David J. Hornfischer, explores Capt. E. Evans’s incredible story, from his humble upbringing as a child of a Cherokee and Creek family in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1931, to his service on fighting ships during the Pacific War and his selfless bravery and cool command during a valiant faceoff with the pride of the Japanese Navy. Interspersed with impeccable research, interviews with men who fought alongside Capt. E. Evans, and thrilling anecdotes about United States Navy experiences during WWII, Destroyer Captain provides insight into an incredible man who spent his life beating the odds through courage, ability, and sheer determination. Never were these attributes better on display than on the morning of October 25, 1944, when, in the waters off Samar, a small flotilla of US Navy ships encountered a Japanese fleet superior in both vessels and firepower. Aboard the USS Johnston, Capt. Ernest E. Evans seized the moment, ordering his destroyer to steam forward and attack. Heavily outgunned, Evans and his sailors fired torpedo after torpedo, all the while maneuvering to dodge enemy shells, as two other American destroyers joined the fight. It was a valiant last stand for Capt. E. Evans, one of the toughest warriors in the Navy, but thanks to his bravery and steadiness under fire, these dogged Americans routed one of the most powerful naval forces that Tokyo had ever put to sea. A remarkable story of patriotism and courageousness, Destroyer Captain honors a singular American hero whose name shall never be forgotten.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

257

Publisher

Penguin Group

Published Date

ISBN 10

059318467X

ISBN 13

9780593184677

The Forrestal Diaries

By: James Forrestal,Walter Millis

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Forrestal Diaries

By: James Forrestal,Walter Millis

James Vincent Forrestal (1892-1949) was the last Cabinet-level United States Secretary of the Navy and the first United States Secretary of Defense. These fascinating diaries begin in 1944 shortly after James Forrestal became Secretary of the Navy, and end with his resignation in March 1949 as America’s first Secretary of Defense. Blunt and forceful, Forrestal reveals the American strategy that he helped shape with verve. Expertly edited by seasoned historian Walter Millis, the American high command as is seen in a rare light as the Second World War finishes and the Cold War begins and gathers pace.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

869

Publisher

Pickle Partners Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1786256932

ISBN 13

9781786256935

Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman

By: James S. Little

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman

By: James S. Little

No one knew what our job was on the ship. Navy Nuclear Weaponsmen were shrouded in secrecy, and entrusted with the most powerful deadly weapons on earth. Our families and countrymen's lives depended on how diligently we performed our duties." -Jim Little

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

996

Publisher

BookLocker.com, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1609102169

ISBN 13

9781609102166

An Unlikely Sailor

The Story of a Kennedy Cabinet Member in the World War II Antisubmarine Navy

By: James Edward Day

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

An Unlikely Sailor

The Story of a Kennedy Cabinet Member in the World War II Antisubmarine Navy

By: James Edward Day

1992 was the fiftieth anniversary of the year in which it became inevitable that the United States would be a major participant in World War II. The history of the navy's crucial role in World War II is not complete without recognizing the part played by the PC 597 & the DE 222 (antisub-marines).

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

141

Publisher

McClain Printing Company

Published Date

ISBN 10

0962603309

ISBN 13

9780962603303

Project Windstorm

By: James Helsper

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Project Windstorm

By: James Helsper

James Helsper joined the Navy as a reservist in 1942. At the start of the Korean War he was called to active duty and launched down a path that would lead to his eventual role in the secretive Project Windstorm. Later the Navy reassigned Helsper to a work with surgical teams in Japan and in Korea. Upon completion of his military service, he returned to a residency in New York City and became a surgical oncologist before entering private practice in Southern California in 1958. Helsper learned to fly at an early age and served as a flight surgeon in the Navy

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

108

Published Date

ISBN 10

1420804669

ISBN 13

9781420804669

Carl Vinson

Patriarch of the Armed Forces

By: James F. Cook

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Carl Vinson

Patriarch of the Armed Forces

By: James F. Cook

Known as the "Georgia Swamp Fox" or "the Admiral," Vinson was an astute and crafty tactician in the political arena with an incredibly acute sense of timing, who knew how to play pork barrel politics and knew when and how to compromise. For most of his tenure in Congress he was either the chairman or the ranking minority member of the Naval Affairs/Armed Services Committee. In time, he came to wield enormous power in shaping naval and military policies. In many respects, he was the principal architect of the nation's modern defense system." "Organized chronologically and written in prose, this work is based upon research in both primary and secondary sources. This study is all the more remarkable in view of the fact that Vinson did not write an autobiography, keep a diary, or preserve his personal papers. This biography of Carl Vinson is also the story of America and the South in a time of transition and change."--BOOK JACKET.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

450

Publisher

Mercer University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0865547548

ISBN 13

9780865547544

Our Three Admirals, Farragut, Porter, Dewey: An Authentic Account of the Heroic Characters, Distinguished Careers, and Memorable Achievements of the T

By: James Edward Homans

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Our Three Admirals, Farragut, Porter, Dewey: An Authentic Account of the Heroic Characters, Distinguished Careers, and Memorable Achievements of the T

By: James Edward Homans

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

118

Publisher

Sagwan Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1340415496

ISBN 13

9781340415495

A Rage for Glory

The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN

By: James T. De Kay

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

A Rage for Glory

The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN

By: James T. De Kay

De Kay gives insight into the life of the eminent naval hero, focusing on the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, as well as his military accomplishments.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

324

Published Date

ISBN 10

1402576528

ISBN 13

9781402576522

Heroes of the United States Navy

Their Life Histories and Achievements

By: Hartwell James

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Heroes of the United States Navy

Their Life Histories and Achievements

By: Hartwell James

Great childrens book of naval heros such as: Commodores John Barry, John Paul Jones, Stephen Decatur, James Biddle, Oliver Hazard Perry, Admiral David G. Farragut, Admiral George Dewey, Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and many more.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

212

Publisher

Fredonia Books (NL)

Published Date

ISBN 10

1589633369

ISBN 13

9781589633360

Book's by James P. S. Devereux Colonel U.S.M.C.

Destroyer Captain

Destroyer Captain

The Forrestal Diaries

The Forrestal Diaries

Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman

Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman

An Unlikely Sailor

An Unlikely Sailor

Project Windstorm

Project Windstorm

Carl Vinson

Carl Vinson

Our Three Admirals, Farragut, Porter, Dewey: An Authentic Account of the Heroic Characters, Distinguished Careers, and Memorable Achievements of the T

Our Three Admirals, Farragut, Porter, Dewey: An Authentic Account of the Heroic Characters, Distinguished Careers, and Memorable Achievements of the T

A Rage for Glory

A Rage for Glory

Heroes of the United States Navy

Heroes of the United States Navy

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email