The Cruiser Houston

by Lardas, Mark
ISBN: 9781467127424
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Overview

The cruiser Houston was the first warship named for the Bayou City, and the ship proved a favorite of the city for which it was named. It was also a favorite of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who traveled on the Houston no fewer than four times. Houston was twice the flagship of the US Navy's Asiatic Fleet. In the opening days of World War II, it battled the Imperial Japanese Navy, culminating in its midnight loss at the Battle of Sunda Strait. The Cruiser Houston tells the story of this magnificent ship and the city of Houston's reaction to its namesake's loss.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Lardas, Mark
  • ISBN: 9781467127424
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.20 x 0.40
  • Number Of Pages: 128
  • Publication Year: 2017