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Tin Can Diary

The Diary of Earl W Foxwell, Jr.'s tour of duty aboard the Destroyer USS Edwards DD-619
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Tin Can Diary relates the story of the US Navy destroyer USS Edwards DD-619 during World War 2 in the Pacific, as told in the war diary of Earl W. Foxwell, Jr., the author's father. It describes the wartime action and the daily routine of Earl and the Edwards' crew, including the terrifying Kamikaze attacks of 1944 and 1945. Historical background details are included.

Author Biography:

Harry J. Foxwell is a computer systems engineer for the Oracle Corporation in Reston, Virginia, and an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science for George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He is also a combat veteran, having served in Viet Nam in the US Army's First Infantry Division in 1968-1969. His wartime experience is included in Peter Goldman's book, Charlie Company: What Vietnam Did to Us, http: //www.petergoldman.com/charlie_company__what_vietnam_did_to_us_114410.htm. He is the coauthor of three books on computer operating systems, and the author/coauthor of numerous technical papers. He lives with his wife, Eileen, in Fairfax, Virginia.
Release date NZ
June 26th, 2015
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
110
Dimensions
152x229x6
ISBN-13
9780692398814
Product ID
23911155

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