Description: "In a War, Anything Can Be Expendable-- Money, or Gasoline or Equipment or Most Usually Men" White, W.L. They Were Expendable. New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1942. Octavo. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition of this powerful narrative of the early years of World War II in the Pacific compiled from interviews with three survivors of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, in the original dust jacket. A national bestseller on release and later a feature film by John Ford starring John Wayne, They Were Expendable was a cultural phenomenon for most of America's participation in the Second World War. The book is a fascinating account of some of the most terrifying parts of the war--especially the Philippines campaign, as the 3rd Squadron was entrusted with transporting MacArthur from Bataan to Australia.. Book fine, dust jacket with only light wear to extremities. A near-fine copy. The book is in its original form and has not been facsimiled. It weighs 15.9 ounces and has an ISBN-10 of B0006APU0Y. The book is a great addition to any collection and is perfect for those interested in military history.
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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Book Title: They Were Expendable
Publication Name: Harcourt, Brace & Company
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & Company
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1942
Publication Year: 1942
Type: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 209
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
ISBN-10: B0006APU0Y
Author: W. L. White
Topic: WWII (1939-45)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: One
Item Weight: 15.9 Ounces
