Publisher's Synopsis
Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a book written by Lawrence A. Marsden that chronicles the history of the United States Navy ship, the U.S.S. Doyen, during World War II. The U.S.S. Doyen was an attack transport ship, which was designed to transport troops and equipment to the front lines of battle. The book provides a detailed account of the ship's construction, its crew, and its various missions during the war.The author begins by describing the ship's construction and launch, and then takes the reader through the ship's early missions in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The book also provides an in-depth look at the ship's crew and the challenges they faced during their time on board. The author uses firsthand accounts from crew members to provide a personal and detailed perspective on life aboard the ship.The book also covers some of the key battles in which the U.S.S. Doyen was involved, including the Battle of Okinawa and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The author describes the ship's role in these battles and the challenges it faced in transporting troops and equipment to the front lines.Overall, Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a well-researched and detailed account of the history of an important ship in the United States Navy during World War II. It provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of the crew of an attack transport ship, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Navy or World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
