Twelve Desperate Miles: The Epic World War II Voyage of the SS Contessa

by Tim Brady

Book Overview

A "Dirty Dozen"/"Band of Brothers"-like account of how a tiny Honduran banana boat staffed with a colorful crew was drafted into service in World War II and heroically succeeded in setting the stage... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307590380
• ISBN13: 9780307590381
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"