And of course, to understand what true devotion in combat may require, one must read one of the finest books ever written about US naval warfare, "The Last Stand of the Tin-can Sailors" by the late great James Hornfischer, the story of Taffy 3 during the Battle of Samar in the Leyte Gulf campaign. Make a helluva movie.....
And of course, to understand what true devotion in combat may require, one must read one of the finest books ever written about US naval warfare, "The Last Stand of the Tin-can Sailors" by the late great James Hornfischer, the story of Taffy 3 during the Battle of Samar in the Leyte Gulf campaign. Make a helluva movie.....
I was privileged to know three of the guys who were there at Samar, and *they* didn't believe it happened as it did! As a screenwriter, I have to say that even if Hollywood didn't have its head as far up its ass as it can push, they wouldn't do this story.
It would have taken someone like you outside the family. You'd have enjoyed the conversation too. Frank was a good guy and always had a cold beer handy.
And of course, to understand what true devotion in combat may require, one must read one of the finest books ever written about US naval warfare, "The Last Stand of the Tin-can Sailors" by the late great James Hornfischer, the story of Taffy 3 during the Battle of Samar in the Leyte Gulf campaign. Make a helluva movie.....
A great book but no one would believe it as a movie.
I was privileged to know three of the guys who were there at Samar, and *they* didn't believe it happened as it did! As a screenwriter, I have to say that even if Hollywood didn't have its head as far up its ass as it can push, they wouldn't do this story.
My ex-wife's uncle was one of the survivors of the Gambier Bay. Frank didn't like to talk much about it either but the books are excellent.
Thanks. Too bad I didn't know you nine years ago. I've actually been pretty good at getting guys like Uncle Frank to open up.
It would have taken someone like you outside the family. You'd have enjoyed the conversation too. Frank was a good guy and always had a cold beer handy.