Rare THEY WERE EXPENDABLE – WHITE, W.L. – Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York – 1942 [Hardcover] WHITE, W.L. [Hardcover] William Lindsay White

Description

1942 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1942 first edition of “They Were Expendable” by W.L. White is a rare and significant piece of World War II literature. Published just months after the United States entered the war, this book provides a gripping account of the early days of the Pacific campaign, focusing on the heroic actions of the U.S. Navy’s Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three. White, a war correspondent for Reader’s Digest, witnessed firsthand the squadron’s daring exploits during the Battle of the Java Sea and the Allied retreat from the Philippines. His vivid and harrowing narrative brings to life the courage and sacrifices of these often-overlooked sailors, earning the book critical acclaim and a place in the canon of essential World War II literature. This copy, despite its age and lack of dust jacket, remains in good condition, with clean pages and a secure binding, making it a desirable addition to any collection of historical military works or a treasured reading copy for those interested in this pivotal period of American history.