A View from the Deckplates: Two Decades Aboard Destroyers During the Cold War (1950-1970)

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Summary: Not only for Military people
Review: This book gives you insight as to what went on "behind the scenes" as two decades unfolds before your eyes. The author makes you feel as if he belongs in everyone's family. Technical information is made easy for the laymen. References to points in time and world events act as a guide in this book.
Easy to understand (even for me), as he takes you on a two decade trip.
I laughed at some of his escapades and felt for this young boy turning into a man.
Very interesting reading.

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Summary: A View from the Deckplates
Review: This book is an outstanding story of a mans 20 years association with Destroyers in the US Navy from 1950-70, researched from Ships Logs in the National Archives and is also a valuable historical document! At times it is humorous, and will bring tears to old Destroyermen and non-sailors alike!