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NAVY #2
Carrier War
Describes the experiences of Naval officers in the final campaigns of World War II and the beginning of the Korean War
310 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
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January 22, 2025
There was nowhere near as much action in this book compared to the first. Most of the story was just intertwining love stories up until the end. Part of the reason I liked the first book was because it was a navy book, but not just about Navy Seals. Now it seems this third book is mostly going to be about a character who is one of the “original” Seals. I wanted more of the story from the first book sea battles, navigation and aviation warfare. I guess I’ll read the third book at some point and see how it goes. 🤷
August 17, 2021
Action moves to Korea and the Yalu River as survivors of WWII are swept into mew fighting.
The series moves quickly and the years between 1945 and the fresh fighting against the China and Russia enabled North Koreans is bitter and as intense as the extreme cold, the mountains, and the very primitive roads above the 38th parallel, forcing retreat against overwhelming odds. Excellent characters and plenty of twists. Worth the time.
The series moves quickly and the years between 1945 and the fresh fighting against the China and Russia enabled North Koreans is bitter and as intense as the extreme cold, the mountains, and the very primitive roads above the 38th parallel, forcing retreat against overwhelming odds. Excellent characters and plenty of twists. Worth the time.
July 18, 2020
War time action and personal emotions continuing the story of 3 men
In this, the 2nd book of the series, we continue to follow the careers of Jacob,Tony and Warren from 1943 thru 1953.From the South Pacific to Korea. As they move thru their personal demons, they face career and life decisions.
In this, the 2nd book of the series, we continue to follow the careers of Jacob,Tony and Warren from 1943 thru 1953.From the South Pacific to Korea. As they move thru their personal demons, they face career and life decisions.
July 28, 2020
Great Follow Up to First Book of Series!
I highly recommend this to fans of WWII and well intriguing story line for the main characters from the end of WWII through the “Korean Police Action”! As an Enlisted Navy Brat, we lived in the Philippines during 1951/52. I enjoyed the book and series to date! 👍
I highly recommend this to fans of WWII and well intriguing story line for the main characters from the end of WWII through the “Korean Police Action”! As an Enlisted Navy Brat, we lived in the Philippines during 1951/52. I enjoyed the book and series to date! 👍
October 8, 2020
Ingram has more lives than a cat. Loses three or four ships blown out from under him and just keeps on sailing!
Once again very well written story. Facts insert just at the right point to keep the read thinking that it real. Yes, there are historical points and one can learn from the story.
Once again very well written story. Facts insert just at the right point to keep the read thinking that it real. Yes, there are historical points and one can learn from the story.
April 8, 2023
Pretty good. Does address key relationships of carrier CO, CAG and generally embarked flag( admiral). Conveys what it was like to fly off Cartier in WWII. Flying action descriptions are realistic. Overlooks all the work necessary to gather intelligence on targets and enemy forces and all the logistics of maintaining and supplying the battle group as well as all the supporting forces in a typical carrier battle group.
June 20, 2020
Wartime friends
This series is great. Story of men on the way to war who become lifelong friends. Real combat, death, sorrow, compassion joy and every other emotion brought to the pages of this series. Already ordered the next novel. A great read!
This series is great. Story of men on the way to war who become lifelong friends. Real combat, death, sorrow, compassion joy and every other emotion brought to the pages of this series. Already ordered the next novel. A great read!
July 9, 2020
Story maybe moved better than the first novel
My only knock is how quick everyone ends up in bed and then at the altar. Did no one"court" or build relationships?
As mentioned, it seemed as if the story flows faster than the first novel.
My only knock is how quick everyone ends up in bed and then at the altar. Did no one"court" or build relationships?
As mentioned, it seemed as if the story flows faster than the first novel.
July 25, 2020
Great Second Book !!!!
Another great book in the series.I like the way the author mixes family and military service together. Great friends reunite through the book. I haven't many books about the Korean War. Can't wait for the next book....
Another great book in the series.I like the way the author mixes family and military service together. Great friends reunite through the book. I haven't many books about the Korean War. Can't wait for the next book....
August 28, 2020
Another insightful read.
This continuation of the story of the characters from book one in this series shows how they continued to have roles in the military and how their personal lives progressed.
This continuation of the story of the characters from book one in this series shows how they continued to have roles in the military and how their personal lives progressed.
October 15, 2020
CarrierWar
Very well-written with the usual twists and turns that go into a good story. Missed some of the good sir battles but still enjoyed. Ended a bit abruptly and guess leads intimacy book
Very well-written with the usual twists and turns that go into a good story. Missed some of the good sir battles but still enjoyed. Ended a bit abruptly and guess leads intimacy book
October 16, 2020
Outstanding and adventures story
The author has written a story of suspense, intrigue and action that will keep you entertained and guessing as to where the story will take you next. Very well written with entertaining the reader a key issue.
The author has written a story of suspense, intrigue and action that will keep you entertained and guessing as to where the story will take you next. Very well written with entertaining the reader a key issue.
November 28, 2022
As a 28 year Air Force guy I always wonder what those Navy types do for a living. Well I sure understand a lot better now after reading this book. Not only GOOD but emotional as well. Well written and very descriptive. Thanks Roger.
June 20, 2020
I liked it!
It was a bit long winded, and the characters were difficult to keep straight, but after going back a few times I figured it out.
It was a bit long winded, and the characters were difficult to keep straight, but after going back a few times I figured it out.
July 3, 2020
Good book but...
Another good story but it's a series so it doesn't end it just stops. So if you want to know what happens next you have to get the next book.
Another good story but it's a series so it doesn't end it just stops. So if you want to know what happens next you have to get the next book.
July 31, 2020
Disapointment
I wanted to read about carrier warfare. This title was miss leading. If I wanted to read about navy seals I would have got a book about them.
I wanted to read about carrier warfare. This title was miss leading. If I wanted to read about navy seals I would have got a book about them.
August 6, 2020
Great Book
I really Enjoyed reading this Great Book in the Series. It was hard to put down and I read it in bed.
I really Enjoyed reading this Great Book in the Series. It was hard to put down and I read it in bed.
October 7, 2020
Very good as usual
Only goof was not using correct submarine lingo. Still a very good story with excellent characters. Looking forward to the next one.
Only goof was not using correct submarine lingo. Still a very good story with excellent characters. Looking forward to the next one.
December 7, 2020
Not so great. Hard to follow. At times boring.
December 28, 2020
Interesting historical fiction focusing on the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. Lots of extraneous sex. Use of incorrect naval jargon.
July 16, 2021
Good war time reading for me!!!!
Good reading, one I had trouble putting down. I would like more like this!!!
Bring it on as soon as possible!!!
Good reading, one I had trouble putting down. I would like more like this!!!
Bring it on as soon as possible!!!
January 28, 2022
Well paced and engrossing characters.
Great insights into the complexity that is a modern war ship and the people who make it work. Good read.
Great insights into the complexity that is a modern war ship and the people who make it work. Good read.
March 11, 2023
Book two of the series. Excellent! Covers the end of WWII and the Korean War.
June 10, 2021
Meh. Stereotype characters, skimpy plot details, technical errors (F9F had 20mm weapons, not .50's).
OK if you have nothing else to read, I guess.
OK if you have nothing else to read, I guess.
July 27, 2016
This review covers all three of the “Navy” trilogy books.
Judging by the amount of Goodreads reviews, I would consider this trilogy to be one of those “forgotten treasures”. I found all three to be extremely “readable”, meaning they kept me interested, I enjoyed getting to know the main characters, and they were nice, quick reads. They were published back in 1989-90 and I read the first and second books in the mid-90's. I hadn’t even realized there was a third book until I chanced across “On Station” in my favorite used book store this last weekend. Such was my memory and fondness for the first two that I immediately began reading the third and final book of the series.
The author, Roger Jewett, as far as I know, never wrote another book. I am unsure if this was, perhaps, a pen name for a more established author but I can find nothing about him. He has no entry in Wikipedia and even though FantasticFiction.com lists him and these three books, there is no information about the author.
All three books remind me a lot of W.E.B. Griffin’s book series, The Brotherhood of War and The Corps. They cover quite a bit of the 20th century naval history, stretching from the beginnings of World War II all the way through the end of the Vietnam conflict. It’s a family saga, or rather a saga of three families, all of them coming together because of war and their various roles within and around the US Navy. Lots of family drama through a couple of generations intermixed with naval adventure result in fun reads. Some of the characters yearn for advancement within Navy ranks while others shun the responsibility or, in the case of Vietnam, become spokesmen and women against the war. Inevitable conflicts are overcome by the strong emotional ties that can only come from people who experience warfare together.
I really wish there were more books by this author. I would snatch them up for the fun reads they would surely be.
Judging by the amount of Goodreads reviews, I would consider this trilogy to be one of those “forgotten treasures”. I found all three to be extremely “readable”, meaning they kept me interested, I enjoyed getting to know the main characters, and they were nice, quick reads. They were published back in 1989-90 and I read the first and second books in the mid-90's. I hadn’t even realized there was a third book until I chanced across “On Station” in my favorite used book store this last weekend. Such was my memory and fondness for the first two that I immediately began reading the third and final book of the series.
The author, Roger Jewett, as far as I know, never wrote another book. I am unsure if this was, perhaps, a pen name for a more established author but I can find nothing about him. He has no entry in Wikipedia and even though FantasticFiction.com lists him and these three books, there is no information about the author.
All three books remind me a lot of W.E.B. Griffin’s book series, The Brotherhood of War and The Corps. They cover quite a bit of the 20th century naval history, stretching from the beginnings of World War II all the way through the end of the Vietnam conflict. It’s a family saga, or rather a saga of three families, all of them coming together because of war and their various roles within and around the US Navy. Lots of family drama through a couple of generations intermixed with naval adventure result in fun reads. Some of the characters yearn for advancement within Navy ranks while others shun the responsibility or, in the case of Vietnam, become spokesmen and women against the war. Inevitable conflicts are overcome by the strong emotional ties that can only come from people who experience warfare together.
I really wish there were more books by this author. I would snatch them up for the fun reads they would surely be.
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