A good read on this is “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.”
Oops. Next time read the whole article you idiot.
“A good read on this is “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.””
Yes, it is. I read it a few years ago, and it is indeed a good read.
A very good book indeed. Halsey should have been court marshaled for leaving his assignment of protecting the landings.
One of the most spectacular feats of US naval daring, skill and courage in WW2. Captain Evans and his crew fought an heroic “David and Goliath’’ battle against superior Japanese forces and inflicted heavy damage before being forced to with draw.
You are correct, very good read! The Johnston and the other small boys put up such a hell of a fight the IJN turned away with victory easily attainable.