Attack Transport: The Story Of The U.S.S. Doyen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163150412)

Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a non-fiction book written by Lawrence A. Marsden. The book tells the story of the U.S.S. Doyen, a naval ship that played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The ship was an attack transport vessel, which means it was designed to transport troops and equipment to the front lines of battle.The book begins with the construction of the U.S.S. Doyen and follows its journey through the war. The author describes the ship's role in some of the most significant battles of the Pacific Theater, including the invasion of Guadalcanal, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Battle of Okinawa.Marsden provides an in-depth look at life on board the U.S.S. Doyen, including the daily routines of the crew, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie that developed among them. He also explores the ship's technical specifications and the various modifications that were made to it over the course of the war.In addition to its historical and technical details, Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men who served on the ship. Through firsthand accounts and personal anecdotes, Marsden brings to life the experiences of the sailors and Marines who fought and died on the U.S.S. Doyen.Overall, Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important naval vessels of World War II. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, military strategy, or the human experience of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lawrence A. Marsden
ISBN-10: 116315041X
ISBN-13: 9781163150412
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d