We were expendable book

When i went through some tough times, the story and its lessons were part of what got me through them. John fords big tribute to those that stayed behind when the japanese invaded philippines in 1941. They were expendable is ostensibly an account of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron 3, which gained glory amidst the disaster that was americas defense of the philippine islands in the opening months of the war with japan december 1941 may 1942. And we were told that simple surgical masks were good enough in most cases. It had escaped so far, but right here on the water front it was too vulnerablesure to get smacked. Our memory is struggling to rescue the truth that human rights were not handed down as privileges from a parliament, or a boardroom, or an institution, but that peace is only. A hardcover book in fine condition with a very good dustjacket. The fulllength book was released several days later and became a huge bestseller one reason so many used copies are available today. Madeline clark the word expendable took on a new and poignant meaning some seven years ago, when w. They were expendable 1945 synopsis they were expendable is based on the reallife heroics of pt boat squadron leader john bulkeley, and the defense of the philippines from december 1941 through april 1942.

The author uses an unusual and effective format to tell the story. They were expendable by william lindsay white alibris. Jun 06, 2019 women were sometimes symbolic of the home front, of what we are fighting for, but sandy is in the fight, just as at risk as the men around her, and just as brave. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942. Although the film follows the book fairly closely, it does portray lt. The characters john brickley montgomery and rusty ryan wayne are fictionalizations. White, relating the story of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron three, a. White, relating the story of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron three, a pt boat unit defending the philippines. Saltofamerica article they were expendable book part 2.

They were expendable is a fastmoving narrative portraying u. Navy motor torpedo boat operations against the naval forces of japan in the philippines in late 1941 and early 1942. Summary from dj pasted inside front cover, binding in fair condition, content in excellent condition. Feb 14, 2014 read book they were expendable pdf full ebook. They were expendable wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Ryan put on a demonstration of pt boat speed and maneuverability in combat for the top navy brass. They were expendable goodreads meet your next favorite book. Army nurse peggy smith filed separate law suits against mgm, john wayne and donna reed for their portrayal of them in the film. They were fast, they were fierce, they were teenage girls lorimer. The film is based on the 1942 book by william lindsay white, relating the story of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron three, a pt boat unit defending the philippines against japanese invasion during the battle of the philippines 194142 in. They were expendable 1945 john wayne message board. Cut autograph of actor robert montgomery who costarred with john wayne in the role of lt. The film covers a period of time from approximately december 1941 through april 1942 and is based entirely on the exploits of lieutenants john bulkeley and robert kelly, as told to author w. The book itself is in pretty decent condition, no markings or damage inside.

Behind the scenes of they were expendable mcfarland. The story is related to us from the perspective of four navy officers who fought invading japanese ships. Whites book they were expendable, which covered the exploits of lt. Humanity finally have ftl and we were contacted by conglomerate of alien races league of peoples, who told us the rules of living in this universe. A navy blue cloth hardcover book in very good condition. When the simplest of surgical masks became scarce, the cdc suggested that as a last resort, we use bandanas and scarves to cover our nose and mouth while caring for patients. Scuttis never before published collection of fully captioned photos provides a unique chronicle of the 30day location shoot. Explorer second class yarrun derigha was officially my subordinate because he graduated from the academy three years after i did. There was no need to include the situation as part of the narrative. The jacket is rubbed along the edges and has two closed tears, one on the front and one on the back. It is not only an engaging story, it gets some very good points across about life in general. Ted gonzalez was born in the 1st day of april 1933. They were expendable, american war film, released in 1945, that was based on a book of the same name by william l.

They were expendable is the kind of film where all you have to do is scan the faces of everyone on screenthe stars, the costars and the extrasto see the stakes of. Navy photographer nick scutti found himself in the florida keys on the set of the classic world war ii drama they were expendable, taking candid shots of director john ford, stars robert montgomery and john wayne and the supporting cast and crew. In 1941, the 3rd motor torpedo boat squadron of the u. Expendable warriors reveals a littleknown chapter in the story of the siege of khe sanhhow the battle really began and who was targeted in the first and biggest north vietnamese assault in the opening round of an epic clash. When n95 masks became in short supply, we were told to reuse these disposable masks over and over. We were expendable george company 3rd battalion 1st. They were expendable wl white 1942 wwii, fiction, torpedo. Na we can think of no boy who would not jump at this baldly simple record of motor torpedo boat squadron 3 in the philippine campaign.

They were expendable, journey for margaret, and lost boundaries. In a few minutes we were airborne and on our way to group headquarters at nha trang, situated 215 miles northeast of saigon on the south china sea coast. The film is based on the 1942 book by william lindsay white, relating the story of the exploits of motor torpedo boat squadron three, a pt boat unit defending the philippines against japanese invasion during the battle of the philippines 194142 in world war ii. Based on a true world war ii story, they were expendable follows two american pt boats fighting a battle against a fleet of japanese ships in the philippines. They were expendable is a 1945 american war film directed by john ford and starring robert montgomery and john wayne and featuring donna reed. White s book they were expendable, which covered the exploits of lieutenants john bulkeley and robert kelly.

Behind the scenes of they were expendable mcfarland books. When the time came to bring it to the screen, john ford was already a captain in the navy photographic field unit, having won oscars for the battle of midway 1942 and. Navy photographer nick scutti found himself in the florida keys on the set of the classic world war ii drama they were expendable, taking candid. Im lucky to have spotted this classic at a small antique book dealer in the tiny town of i admit that i judged they were expendable by its cover, regardless of the sage admonition against. They were expendable was one of the first pieces of world war ii hardcover journalism to give firsthand accounts of the u. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 john ford film featuring john wayne, they were expendable offers an account of motor torpedo boat squadron threes heroic actions during the disastrous philippine campaign early in world war ii.

Jacket has moderate shelf wear and significant edge wear with. They were expendable cast and crew cast photos and info. After boot camp training, at the marine corps recruit depot, san diego, california, he joined the 2nd battalion, 9th marine. He enlisted in the united states marine corps in november of 1951. Mar 22, 2020 when n95 masks became in short supply, we were told to reuse these disposable masks over and over.

The pt boat unit motor torpedo boat squadron three defends the philippines from japanese invasion during world war ii. White, directed by john ford, and with robert montgomery, john wayne, donna reed, jack holt, ward bond, marshall thompson, paul langton, leon ames, arthur walsh, donald curtis, cameron mitchell, jeff york, murray alper, harry tenbrook, jack pennick, alex havier, charles trowbridge. It is notable for its stark portrayal of bravery in the face of sometimes hopeless situations during world war ii, and it became a wellrespected depiction of that war. With robert montgomery, john wayne, donna reed, jack holt. They were expendable is a 1945 american war film directed by john ford, starring robert montgomery and john wayne, and featuring donna reed. While a work of fiction, the book was based on actual events and people.

After boot camp training, at the marine corps recruit depot, san diego, california, he joined the 2nd battalion, 9th marine regiment, 3rd marine division, fmf for advanced combat training. The book had been the idea of secretary of the navy frank knox, who wanted to boost public morale in the early stage of the war. By being based on actual events, the film was able to draw on the historical memory of the audience. Three of his books were adapted into feature hollywood films. So he said to stick around a couple of hours, and meanwhile to load the boats with files, records, and so forth, because they were moving headquarters. All were based on his experience as a war correspondent. Old light ring stain just visible on the front cover, spine ends and corner tips have just a tiniest bit of wear. The most important one is shalt not kill if you are a murderer you are not sentient, and there are many more interesting things to know on this topic, but i leave it up to you to read them. We loaded the boat with records, and then went back to headquarters, where we were told that the jap convoy off lingayen included eight transports and at least two battleships one of these must have been the one that colin kelly later. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 john ford film featuring john wayne, they were expendable offers an. Navy is sent to manila bay to help defend the philippine islands against invasion by the japanese army.

They were expendable was a book of the month club selection, as well. Army nurse peggy smith sued mgm, john wayne and donna reed for their portrayal of them in the film. The story behind they were expendable goes back to 1942 when mgm bought the rights to a bestselling book about pt boat commander john bulkeley, a medal of honor recipient. The gigantic american war machine is in retreat, as one by one. Charts the free worlds tragic failure to respond decisively to the holocaust. John brickley, arrives at its island post only to be ridiculed by some of the top military leaders, who do not believe that the small torpedo boats can be effective.

This is not a book to read as history, in the sense of seeking facts and figures about an event in the past. Saltofamerica article they were expendable book part 6. Whites book they were expendable, which covered the exploits of lieutenants john bulkeley and robert kelly. But thats the thing with they were expendable 1945. Read the full synopsis of they were expendable, 1945, directed by john ford, with robert montgomery, john wayne, donna reed, at turner classic movies. The plot of the book the expendables is about how a band of people from totally different backgrounds were all thrown together in a single place, the training ground of soldiers, considered hell, all managed to survive and yet still made it out alive and soldiers.

We were soldiers onceand young and triumph without victory. They were expendable approved 2h 15min drama, war 31 december 1945 usa the pt boat unit motor torpedo boat squadron three defends the philippines from japanese invasion during world war ii. Wed been going about fifteen minutes when the port lookout called sailho. A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 john ford film featuring john wayne, this book offers a thrilling account. Last night my partner and i were discussing if we were essential or expendable. We worked as a team, the only two expendable crew members among eightyseven vacuum crew members too valuable to be wasted. John wayne, the memorial service scene in the 1945 film they were expendable directed by john ford duration. Expendable by james alan gardner nook book ebook barnes. Its two propellerdriven engines were kept running as a load master motioned us up the ramp to the deck where we were told to stow our gear and strap ourselves into the canvas seats. A highlight of the book is the first hand account of the daring dash with macarthur, his family, and the most important of his staff from corregidor to the southern philippines where they were then picked up by a plane and taken to safety in australia. Mgm bought the rights to whites book and offered it to john ford, who was serving. Alfred, lord tennyson, the charge of the light brigade over and over again in john fords gloomy, beautiful they were expendable, characters are told that no help is coming, no one will save them, they are on their own.

Graphically demonstrates how disbelief, indifference, antisemitism, and, above all, the political expediency of the west doomed a powerless european jewry to hitlers final solution. Whites book, they were expendable, became a best seller in 1942 and was the basis of the film. Now we were sorry for these two, they were so abject, sitting there on the decklittle halfpint guysthe youngest boy in our crew looked like a fullgrown man beside them. Apr, 2020 last night my partner and i were discussing if we were essential or expendable. Ford had initially been unwilling to make the film, since the stark truth of the failed defence of the philippines did not match the emphasis on flag waving and gung ho patriotism prevalent in hollywood in 1942. They were expendable is a story about pt boats in wwii. This was prompted by greeting a nurse at the ed who we had not seen in over two weeks. We are beckoned to see the world through a oneway mirror, as if we are threatened and innocent and the rest of humanity is threatening, or wretched, or expendable. Published in 1942 shortly after the devastating blow at pearl harbor, we were just barely on a war footing and the axis was still expanding word wide. White brought out his book with its account of an inadequate force contending against incredible odds in the early philippine campaign of world war ii. In 1945 the childrens book tootle and the war film they were expendable were released. We were leading, so that the flagship, just behind us, could search out the smoothest part of our wake, so that macarthurs party could ride comfortably. They were fast, they were fierce, they were teenage girls.