No Greater Glory
The Four Immortal Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester in World War II
$29.86
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
9 August 2005
Summary
The first comprehensive and authoritative retelling of the sinking of the SS Dorchester and the lives of the four chaplains who went down with the ship.
The sinking of the Dorchester in the icy waters off Greenland shortly after midnight on February 3, 1942, was one of the worst sea disasters of World War II. It was also the occasion of an astounding feat of heroism—and faith.
As water gushed through a hole made by a German torpedo, four chaplains—members of different faiths b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812966091 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0812966090 |
| Author: | Dan Kurzman |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 9 August 2005 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 132mm x 15mm |
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“One of the greatest survival stories of World War II. A tale full of heroism and courage in the face of genuine horror.” —Los Angeles Times“Kurzman takes this gigantic tragedy and tells it in very personal terms… . The writing style is compelling… . Kurzman records dozens of tales of heroism, large and small. One can only marvel at the superhuman feats man is capable of in times of crisis.” —Indianapolis Star“An intensely personal moving account of the events and personalities involved in the catastrophe and its clouded aftermath.” —Sea Power
About The Author
Dan Kurzman
DAN KURZMAN, a former foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, is the author of fifteen previous books and the winner of five major literary and journalistic awards. His books include Fatal Voyage- The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis; Left to Die- The Tragedy of the USS Juneau; and Genesis 1948- The First Arab-Israeli War. He lives in North Bergen, New Jersey.
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