Give me a fast ship : the heroic actions of Ernest Evans and the crew of USS Johnston / Thomas J. Cutler.
| Author/creator | Cutler, Thomas J., 1947- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2025] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Genesis -- "Chief" -- ABDA -- Purgatory -- Greyhound -- First contact -- Pacific advance -- Odyssey -- "It's been an uneventful year" -- Crucible -- "For those in peril on the sea" -- Reckonings. |
| Abstract | "Ernest Evans and his ship USS Johnston (DD 557) are legendary for their exploits in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Evans is an intriguing character in a number of ways, including his Native American heritage, and the USS Johnston under Evans--he was the sole commander from commissioning to sinking--served in various campaigns and operations prior to the action off Samar that earned him the Medal of Honor. The ship was active in the Carolines and bombarded the beaches of Kwajalein and Eniwetok and (with two other destroyers) sank a sub off Bougainville (earning Evans a bronze star). She was also active at Guam and Peleliu. Thomas Cutler brings both Evans and USS Johnston to life in a manner that places them into the context of the greater Pacific War, but keeps the focus on these two relatively small--but ultimately very significant--entities. A ship and her captain are nothing without the crew, and the author ensures that--despite his larger than life status--Evans is portrayed as part of that larger "organism," with appropriate emphasis on other members of the crew"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Cutler, Thomas J. Give me a fast ship Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2025] 9781557500670 |
| LCCN | 2025023108 |
| ISBN | 9781682477991 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1682477991 |
| ISBN | ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D774 .L48 C88 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |