Twelve Desperate Miles: The Epic World War II Voyage of the SS Contessa

by Tim Brady

Book Overview

A "Dirty Dozen"/"Band of Brothers"-like account of how a tiny Honduran banana boat staffed with a colorful crew was drafted into service in World War II and heroically succeeded in setting the stage... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307590372
• ISBN13: 9780307590374
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Crown
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.2" x 6.5"