THEY WERE EXPENDABLE
1942
First American Edition, 4th Printing
Harcourt, Brace and Company [New York]
Hardcover (with Dust Jacket) [Black cloth]
Item Number: 20308
$50.00
Description
The story of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, virtually wiped out in the fall of the Philippines. As told by four of its surviving officers, including Lt. John Bulkeley, who evacuated MacArthur, won the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross and retired as a Vice-Admiral. The basis for the John Ford movie. A very good copy, front cover very slightly dampstained, corners & edges a bit worn, discreet ink marginalia in roster, in price-clipped, worn dust jacket with chipped corners. (205p., roster.)