Midnight in Ironbottom Sound: The Harrowing WWII Story of Heroism in the Shark-Infested Waters of Guadalcanal a book by Carole Engle Avriett and Cedric E. Pringle

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A captivating World War II narrative of an untold story in the Pacific theater

In the heart of the Pacific, where the tides of World War II surged, lies a tale of heroism on the high seas--a tale brought to life in Midnight in Ironbottom Sound. This is the untold story of the USS Gregory (APD-3), a ship manned by unknown sailors whose bravery echoes through the annals of history.
Upon the decks of this vessel, Lieutenant Commander Harry F. Bauer and Mess Attendant Charles J. French, representing the highest and lowest ranks on the USS Gregory, become the focal points of this gripping narrative. In the turbulent waters of the Pacific, their stories, interwoven with the ship's saga--whose vital mission was to transport Marine Raiders to bloody beaches-- emerge as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering commitment to duty.
Avriett unfolds a a brief but catastrophic chapter of naval history that is often overlooked--that of unremitting warfare during the first few weeks following the initial invasion of the Solomon Islands to the demise of the USS Gregory four weeks later. Within this crucible, the USS Gregory, marked as a "minor" player, takes center stage. The ship's designation as an APD, its brave crew, and the harrowing night of terror they faced, set the stage for an unforgettable story.
Avriett meticulously reveals their heroism and pays homage to the eternal truth that courage has neither color nor prerequisites, and that valor hails from within.

Product Details

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$32.99 $30.68

Publisher

Regnery History

Publish Date

October 01, 2024

Pages

256

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Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9781510781597

About the Author

CAROLE ENGLE AVRIETT is a the nationally known speaker and author of the bestselling Coffin Corner Boys: One Bomber, Ten Men, and their Harrowing Escape from Nazi-Occupied France. Currently, she invests her skills full time in writing Christian books and military history memoirs, as well as hosting a weekly Bible study and leading women's conferences--often sharing her powerful testimony of personal struggle until Christ came into her life at the age of thirty. She and her husband live in central Florida.

Reviews

"Dead in the water, with her deck a tangle of flames, the USS Gregory's fate on September 5, 1942, was quickly sealed. Midnight in Ironbottom Sound offers a gripping reconstruction of the destroyer's final moments, as well as important insight into the officers and crew that fought for survival. This riveting true story is filled with surprise twists--both what transpired during the war and what was finally resolved seventy-seven years later. Charles Jackson French is a hero for the ages. I'm so glad Avriett unearthed this never-before-told World War II story. It desperately needed to be brought to light."--Marcus Brotherton, New York Times bestselling author

"A gripping story of heroism on the watery WWII battlefields of the Pacific. Carole Engle Avriett takes us along on the High Speed Transport USS Gregory and the fateful naval battle that added the Gregory to the infamous Ironbottom Sound. This riveting drama, told through personal narratives with an historian's eye and a storyteller's soul, examines what it means to be a leader, a warrior, and a hero."--John A. Dailey, author of Tough, Rugged Bastards: A Memoir of a Life in Marine Special Operations

"My late grandfather was an early advocate of the APDs and their use in reconnaissance, raids, and other special operations of Marine Raiders, especially Edson's Raiders. The dedication and sacrifice made by the officers and crews of the APDs were an indispensable part in winning the Guadalcanal campaign and the war. Midnight in Ironbottom Sound finally tells their story, and is sure to be a favorite for readers who love military history."--Merritt A. Edson III, grandson of Maj. Gen. Merritt Edson of the legendary battalion known as Edson's Raiders

"Tales of sacrifice and courage about the men who fought in the South Pacific during the second World War aboard the USS Gregory will continue to influence future generations. My Uncle Harry will always stand as my link to the Greatest Generation, and I'm proud that his story will continue to inspire."-- Bryan Condra, great nephew of Harry F. Bauer, Commander of the USS Gregory

"It's nice to see Charles French finally getting the recognition he deserves. He was a true hero."--Chester French, nephew of Charles Jackson French