On Board the USS Boise in World War II - by Ian S Bertram (Paperback)

Name: On Board the USS Boise in World War II - by Ian S Bertram (Paperback)
Brand: McFarland & Company
SKU: 1006749769
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The story of the USS Boise (CL-47) is one of fear, loss, endurance, fame, triumph, and pain.
About the Author: Ian S. Bertram is an Air Force pilot with an MA in military history from Norwich University, an MA in international security from the Korbel School.
235 Pages
History, Military

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Book Synopsis

The story of the USS Boise (CL-47) is one of fear, loss, endurance, fame, triumph, and pain. The light cruiser endured a remarkable career through the entirety of World War II, with a redemption arc that took its crew from the position of scapegoats to heroes, and ultimately to the vanguard of America's liberation forces.

One man, Donald "DB" Fitch, witnessed the entire conflict from his battle-station on the bridge. The ship conducted secret missions and fought at Guadalcanal, Sicily, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Through Fitch's eyes, this book relives the terrors and thrills of naval combat along with the pranks, shenanigans, and the rumors that were the lifeblood of a ship through four years of war. Fitch and his friends fought for each other and their country, and in the end, they left their mark on history.

About the Author

Ian S. Bertram is an Air Force pilot with an MA in military history from Norwich University, an MA in international security from the Korbel School. He has written for The Strategy Bridge and Small Wars Journal.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .92 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 235

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Military

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Theme: World War II

Format: Paperback

Author: Ian S Bertram

Language: English

Street Date: September 10, 2025

TCIN: 1006749769

UPC: 9781476698076

Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-4099

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 7 inches width x 10 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.92 pounds

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