
eBook - ePub
Destroyer Squadron 23
Combat Exploits of Arleigh Burke's Gallant Force
- 338 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Destroyer Squadron 23, first published in 1959, is the epic account of Commodore Arleigh Burke and the men and ships under his command in the South Pacific in World War II. Burke's leadership skills and innovative tactics, described in detail in the book, proved crucial to the U.S. defeat of the Japanese navy in the Pacific. Included are 10 pages of maps.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Destroyer Squadron 23 by John Kenneth Jones in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & European History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- CHAPTER 1 - Night of the Long Lances
- CHAPTER 2 - The Commodore Comes Aboard
- CHAPTER 3 - The Eagles Gather
- CHAPTER 4 - Requiem over Ironbottom Bay
- CHAPTER 5 - “Across the Ocean Wild and Wide...”
- CHAPTER 6 - Commander Burke Goes to War
- CHAPTER 7 - The Seasoning of 31-Knot-Burke
- CHAPTER 8 - Mosaic in Fatigue and Frustration
- CHAPTER 9 - Sortie Against the Enemy
- CHAPTER 10 - Gun-strike at Skunk Hollow
- CHAPTER 11 - The Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
- CHAPTER 12 - Their Finest Hour
- Postscript
- MAPS