Midnight in Ironbottom Sound av Carole Engle Avriett

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<B>A captivating World War II narrative of an untold story in the Pacific theater</B><BR> <BR> In the heart of the Pacific, where the tides of World War II surged, lies a tale of heroism on the high seas—a tale brought to life in <I>Midnight in Ironbottom Sound. </I>This is the untold story of the USS <I>Gregory</I> (APD-3), a ship manned by unknown sailors whose bravery echoes through the annals of history.<BR> Upon the decks of this vessel, Lieutenant Commander Harry F. Bauer and Mess Attendant Charles J. French, representing the highest and lowest ranks on the USS <I>Gregory</I>, become the focal points of this gripping narrative. In the turbulent waters of the Pacific, their stories, interwoven with the ship's saga—whose vital mission was to transport Marine Raiders to bloody beaches— emerge as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering commitment to duty.<BR> Avriett unfolds a a brief but catastrophic chapter of n