Seafaring Life, Historical Biography - United States - 20th Century, United States - Naval History, World War II - Personal Narratives, United States - World War II Armed Forces, Pacific Theater - World War II - General & Miscellaneous, World War II - Mil
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Overview
Waddling to War is the story of a skylarking sailor's two years in the "Navy during World War 11. The focus is on the experiences aboard LST (Landing Ship Tank) 334 and its journey from Pittsburgh to the Invasion of Okinawa and on to China, a highly circuitous trip fraught with a million problems. A seaman when he entered the Navy, a seaman when he was discharged from the Navy, Bob Shannon was, indeed, a sorry sailor. The story is funny, tragic, and revealing.Synopsis
Waddling to War is the story of a skylarking sailor's two years in the "Navy during World War 11. The focus is on the experiences aboard LST (Landing Ship Tank) 334 and its journey from Pittsburgh to the Invasion of Okinawa and on to China, a highly circuitous trip fraught with a million problems. A seaman when he entered the Navy, a seaman when he was discharged from the Navy, Bob Shannon was, indeed, a sorry sailor. The story is funny, tragic, and revealing.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2005
Publisher
Authorhouse
Pages
248
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781420865493