The Fighting Fleets: Five Months Of Active Service With The American Destroyers And Their Allies In The War Zone

By Ralph Delahaye Paine

Book Overview

The Fighting Fleets is a book written by Ralph D. Paine that documents his experiences serving with the American destroyers and their allies during World War I. The book covers a period of five months, during which Paine witnessed the intense battles and dangerous missions that the destroyers were tasked with. Paine provides a vivid and detailed account of life on board the ships, including the challenges of navigating through rough seas and the constant threat of enemy attacks. He also describes the camaraderie and bravery of the sailors who served alongside him. The book offers a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a sailor, and provides a valuable historical record of the role played by American destroyers in the conflict.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162746432
• ISBN13: 9781162746432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"