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We Called Ourselves Rocketboatmen

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We Called Ourselves Rocket Boat Men

Presentation from authors son. The Untold Stories of the Top Secret LSC(S) Rocket Boat Missions of World War II at Sicily, Normandy (Omaha and Utah Beach) and Southern France. Also a cd included from 6/23/2009 with interview with the author. Unique.
Author: William H. Palmer Jr.
Illustrations B/W Photos
Dated: 2008
Publisher: Dorrance
Edition: 1st
Size: 4to
Binding Trade Wraps
Type: Military - War
Subject: Navy Naval
Condition Report Very Good
Subject References: World War Two

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We Called Ourselves Rocketboatmen

Name: We Called Ourselves Rocketboatmen
SKU: 131820065
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