Sheppard of the Argonne: Alterative History Naval Battles of WWII (2014, HC)

Description: Product Details Sheppard of the Argonne: Alterative History Naval Battles of WWII by G. William Weatherly EAN: 9781491731925 ISBN: 1491731923 Publisher: iUniverse Inc. 2014, Hardcover Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.25 x 6.5 inches Pages: 352 Language: English BOOK OVERVIEW Captain Sheppard McCloud, an American naval hero from the attack on Pearl Harbor, struggles to overcome both his physical and psychological injuries when he is selected for a new command on a vital mission. He must tackle the demons in his mind and the paint lingering, injuries he suffered when Japan attacked on December 7th. McCloud's been tapped to command the US Navy's latest capital ship the Argonne, in the early phases of World War II. He needs to follow his new orders while keeping his fears secret. A commander's life is easy; McCloud faces a host of challenges and decisions as he assume total responsibility for the ship and crew. He's aware that his every move behavior, and decision influences the men he leads in battle; for it is the performance as the sum total of the ship's character that is the weapon deciding outcomes. Carefully researched to accurately depict the US Navy during Won War II, Sheppard of the Argonne follows the exploits of Sheppard McCloud during a hypothetical war at sea. It presents rare insight into the command of a capital ship at war, showing how it tests the capta leadership as enemy submarines and aircraft attack, culminating in rarest of historical actions, a gun duel between capital ships. ABOUT THE AUTHOR George W. Jackson, Captain, USN(Ret), writes under the pen name G. William Weatherly. During his career he commanded three ships and served as Chairman of the Joint Military Operations Department at the Naval War College. All of his leadership experiences are brought to life in his novels. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Like New: A read copy in perfect condition, the dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. The spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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