Full name: The Nugget: A Novel

Author: P. T. Deutermann Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Purchase/reserch links: Amazon Goodreads LibraryThing ISBNs: 9781250205896 9781250205889 1250205891 1250205883

A novice naval aviator grows into a hero in this gripping and authentic World War II adventure by master storyteller P. T. DeutermannLieutenant Bobby Steele, USN, is a fresh-faced and eager naval aviator: a "Nugget," who needs to learn the ropes and complex procedures of taking off and returning safely to his aircraft carrier. A blurry night of drinking lands him in an unfamiliar bed aboard the USS Oklahoma; later that day, the Japanese destroy Pearl Harbor. After cheating death and losing his friend in this act of war, the formerly naive Steele vows to avenge the attack.Flying sea battle after battle, Steele survives the most dangerous air combat in World War II, including Midway, is shot down twice, rescued twice, and eventually leads a daring mission to free prisoners from a secluded Japanese POW camp. Packed with authentic military action on land and at sea in the Pacific Theatre of WWII and featuring a memorable protagonist based on a true-life hero, The Nugget is a first-class adventure by a former commander whose family served in the Pacific. This book is part of the "World War II Navy" series. Here are some other books from this series: "Pacific Glory" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: "Ghosts of Bungo Suido" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: "Sentinels of Fire" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: