By Thomas P. Ostrom
From Baird Maritime:
It is not often remembered that in time of war which, recently, has been most of the time, the US Coast Guard does not just guard the coast.
It ranges and has ranged far and wide around the world. Its activities in World War II were no different. While the Coast Guard had a substantial domestic task, it was just as much involved on the often distant battle front.
This extensively researched and well-written history has been produced by an insider, a USCG reservist and enthusiast, who is also a history teacher.
The Coast Guard, until recently, has been something of a "cinderella service" as far as military history is concerned. The facts are quite different. This fine book and a handful of other recent releases have done much to correct that erroneous image.
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McFarland & Company