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Battleship Arizona's Marines At War
Making the Ultimate Sacrifice, December 7, 1941
| Author: Dick CampFormat: Paperback, 128 Pages Item: 144124 ISBN: 9780760327173 Publisher: Zenith Press Series: At War Specs Illustrations: B&W Ill: 10, Color Ill: 134 Size: 0.25 Weight: 1.188 lb. Edition: First Published: November 15th 2006 DC: AP List Price: $19.95 $14.96 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
On December 7, 1941, about twenty minutes into the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, an armor-piercing bomb struck the USS Arizona, penetrating four decks before exploding. An immense fire, fed by ammunition and fuel oil, swept through the ship, instantly killing hundreds of men. The Arizona quickly settled to the bottom of the harbor, taking most of her crew of 1,514 with her. Of the 88 Marines assigned to the battleship, only 15 survived. This account of the Arizona’s Marines on that fateful day, the first to tell their little-known story, also covers the broader history of shipboard Marines as well as the Arizona from her launch in World War I to the dawn of America’s entry into World War II. With more than 100 historic photographs, many never before published, the book is a fitting tribute to Marine detachment Arizona and to all of America's ship-borne Marines. Includes 5 appendices: a copy of the original Muster Roll from December 1, 1941; a copy of the posthumously-awarded letter of commendation to the family of 2nd Lt. C.E. Simensen; a copy of the original affidavit and casualty roster from December 7; an unknowingly heartbreaking letter from Capt. F.V. Valkenburgh to his girlfriend confirming their date to see the movies on the quarterdeck of the Arizona on the evening of December 7; and an appendix listing updated profiles of the Marines detailed in the story. |
Leatherneck Magazine, December 2006
"Colonel Dick Camp, USMC (Ret) has truly graced us with a magnificent volume, “Battleship Arizona’s Marines at War.” A fitting memorial to the grand old battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) and her fighting Marines, the book, studded with many never-before-published photographs, proves a gripping read. These unique photos are supported by text that enthusiastically flows with old Corps charisma and charm...Col. Camp skillfully presents a nostalgic glimpse of the glory days of our old battleship Navy and the men-of-steel who manned those ships."
Bill Duncan (The News-Review), December 7, 2006
"[Battleship Arizona's Marines at War] is a fascinating story, and one that touched my heart."
U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, February 2007
“Battleship Arizona’s Marines at War is well-written and thoroughly researched. Retired Marine Colonel Dick Camp has done first-class work in putting together what is, indeed, a fitting tribute to the USS Arizona and her Marines.”
World War II Chronicles, Autumn 2006
"...a fitting tribute to Marine detachment Arizona and to all of America's ship-borne Marines."
Contents Prologue—And the Band Played On Chapter 1—Marine Detachment Arizona Chapter 2—From Revolution to Pearl Harbor Chapter 3—The Hawaiian Operation Chapter 4—Sunday Morning Infamy Chapter 5—Fire on the Water Epilogue—The Aftermath Appendices— A. Muster Roll of Marine Detachment Arizona, December 1941 B. Lieutenant General T. Holcomb, CMC, Letter to Simensen Family C. Lamar Crawford Affidavit and Casualty Roster D. Captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh Letter to Diane Gillette E. Profiles Notes Bibliography Index |
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