A Call to Colors
A Call to Colors by John J. Gobbell, published by Severn River Publishing on March 15, 2020, is a historical narrative set against the backdrop of the pivotal battle of Leyte Gulf. This edition spans 520 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Commander Mike Donovan, the skipper of the destroyer USS Matthew, as he navigates the complexities of war and personal demons while facing a cunning Japanese trap and hidden explosives aboard his ship.
Readers will find a dramatic portrayal of military strategy and the chaos of battle, as Donovan and his crew must confront both external threats and internal turmoil. The narrative intertwines elements of war, mystery, and suspense, immersing readers in the high-stakes environment of one of history’s greatest naval confrontations. Through its exploration of themes related to bravery and survival, this book offers a detailed account of the challenges faced by those in the midst of conflict.
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“Wonderful . . . a rousing dramatization of history’s greatest sea battle.” -James D. Hornfischer, author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
General Douglas MacArthur’s promise to the Filipinos was “I shall return.”
But it will take 165,000 troops and 700 ships in the bloody battle of Leyte Gulf to do it.
Among them is the destroyer USS Matthew and her skipper, Commander Mike Donovan, a veteran haunted by earlier battles. What Donovan doesn’t know is that a Japanese admiral has laid an ingenious trap in the Leyte Gulf.
But Donovan faces something even deadlier than Japanese battleships: explosives secretly slipped on board by saboteurs, set to detonate at any time.
Now the ship’s survival hinges on the ability of Donovan and his men to dismantle a bomb in the midst of the panic…and the chaos of history’s greatest naval battle.
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