|
|
books
| book details |
The Reminiscences of Vice Adm. John L. McCrea, USN (Ret.): 1891-1990
As told by Vice Adm. John L. McCrea, USN (Ret.), With John T. Mason, With Paul L Stillwell, USNR (Ret.)
|
|
| on special |
normal price: R 1 920.95
Price: R 1 728.95
|
| book description |
Even though in his 90s when the interviews were completed, McCrea demonstrated a remarkable memory for details in talking about his naval career. He was a Naval Academy midshipman in 1914 when his ship, the USS Idaho (BB-24), was sold to Greece on the eve of World War I. After graduating in 1915 he served in the USS New York (BB-34) and was present when the German fleet surrendered following the war. In the 1920s and 1930s he matured as a naval officer, serving in a number of destroyers and taking time to get a law degree. He served a tour in Guam in the 1930s, then was executive officer of the battleship Pennsylvania (BB-38). In 1941, as an aide to CNO Harold Stark, McCrea made a trip to the Pacific to deliver revised war plans to the top commanders. At the beginning of the war he served a year as naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then was first skipper of the battleship Iowa (BB-61). After the war he held a series of positions, including DCNO (Administration) and Deputy Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet. After duty as Commandant First Naval District, he retired in 1953 and worked for the John Hancock Insurance Company.
| product details |
Normally shipped |
Publisher | Naval Institute Press
Published date | 28 Jun 1990
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 434
Dimensions | 279 x 215 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1288g
ISBN | 978-1-6824-7237-8
Readership Age |
BISAC | biography & autobiography / military
| other options |
Normally shipped |
Readership Age |
Normal Price | R 1 958.95
Price | R 1 762.95
| on special |
|
|
To view the items in your trolley please sign in.
| sign in |
|
|
|
| specials |
|
An epic love story with the pulse of a thriller that asks: what would you risk for a second chance at first love?
|
|
|
Matt Dinniman
Paperback / softback
480 pages
was: R 522.95
now: R 459.95
|
|
|
|
|
|
