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USS Tennessee in World War II
USS Tennessee in World War II
Author: Clifton Simmons
Condition: Like New
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Commissioned in June 1920, USS Tennessee (BB‑43) survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941—her crew manning anti‑aircraft guns as bombs tore through her deck—before being repaired and re‑equipped for frontline service across the Pacific. The book traces Tennessee’s dramatic wartime career from the Aleutians and the bloody amphibious fights at Tarawa (1943) through the 1944 island‑hopping campaign (including Surigao Strait, the last battleship‑versus‑battleship action) to the assault on Iwo Jima in 1945, using exclusive eyewitness accounts from crew members to deliver a vivid, shipboard perspective on damage, repair, and naval combat operations.
Clifton Simmons’ USS Tennessee in World War II is published by Squadron/Signal Publications as part of the Squadron Signal Specials series (No. 6094; ISBN 9780897475501) and is presented as an illustrated, single‑ship monograph and reference for military historians and battleship enthusiasts. The volume pairs firsthand testimony with technical and operational detail, making it a compact, authoritative resource for those researching US Navy surface warfare in the Pacific Theater.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Bibliographic
USS Tennessee in World War II
Author: Clifton Simmons
Publisher: Squadron/Signal Publications
Series: Squadron Signal Specials series (No. 6094)
ISBN: 9780897475501
Type of Book / Format
Naval unit history
Ship history (single ship monograph)
Illustrated reference book
Military history – World War II
Visual Content
Theater(s) of War
Operations / Campaigns / Battles
Main Nations / Belligerents
Unit / Service Focus
USS Tennessee (BB-43)
US Navy battleship
Capital ships – battleships
Naval surface warfare
Weapons / Vehicles / Technology
Chronological Scope
Content Themes / Subject Keywords
Damage, repair, and return to service of warships
US Navy operations in the Pacific Theater
Intended Audience / Use
World War II naval historians
US battleship enthusiasts
Military history reference collections
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
You’ve reached the divisional archives. Whether you are looking for the technical blueprints of a Panzer, the gritty memoirs of an infantryman, or a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific Theater, we’ve got your intel right here. Our collection ranges from technical specs and biographies to rare photo journals and historical novels.
Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
