Then There Was One: The U. S. S. Enterprise And The First Year Of The War

by Eugene Burns

""Then There Was The U.S.S. Enterprise And The First Year Of The War"" is a historical book written by Eugene Burns. The book is focused on the first year of World War II and the role played by the U.S.S. Enterprise, one of the most famous aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. The author provides a detailed account of the events that took place during this period, including the battles of Midway and Coral Sea. The book also explores the lives of the crew members of the U.S.S. Enterprise and their experiences during the war. The author uses primary sources such as interviews, diaries, and letters to provide a vivid and personal account of the war. Overall, ""Then There Was One"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in World War II history and the role played by the U.S.S. Enterprise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1944

Reviews

[Al Lock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a history written after the event. It is a book written by an A.P. correspondent assigned to Lucky-E during the first year of the war. When he compiled this, the Enterprise (CVN-6) was the only American carrier left in the Pacific. When it is written, the war is still on-going and potentially not yet decided, and the Big-E was well on its way to being the most famous ship to ever serve in the US Navy. Highly recommended, this is a great read.

[Greg Gates · Rating 3 out of 5]

Censored History - This book was written during the war (1944). Censorship for several details (ship names, locations, intelligence, etc.) make this book important yet understandably watered-down. A good read about how we lost aircraft carrier after aircraft carrier until there was only the USS Enterprise to tow the line (USS Saratoga kept getting torpedoes in her sides keeping her stateside for repairs).