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When Admiral Purnell told Charlie Adair to pack a bag and be ready to go to sea ,
it appeared likely that Purnell would take over the Allied Striking Force ; Doorman
was believed to be too cautious . The component ships were strung between ...
When Admiral Purnell told Charlie Adair to pack a bag and be ready to go to sea ,
it appeared likely that Purnell would take over the Allied Striking Force ; Doorman
was believed to be too cautious . The component ships were strung between ...
Page 246
Charlie Adair , prouder of Lanikai than any father of his firstborn , had chivvied
him aboard , eagerly suggesting we be allowed to sail her via South Africa to the
United States , with a couple of torpedo tubes mounted to take care of any of the ...
Charlie Adair , prouder of Lanikai than any father of his firstborn , had chivvied
him aboard , eagerly suggesting we be allowed to sail her via South Africa to the
United States , with a couple of torpedo tubes mounted to take care of any of the ...
Page 247
Adair , who had kept in close touch with me , was able to give Carpender a one
word reply : “ Now ! ” " No need to sail today , " answered the admiral , clearly
pleased by Adair ' s reaction . " Tomorrow will do . Meanwhile , you may be able
to ...
Adair , who had kept in close touch with me , was able to give Carpender a one
word reply : “ Now ! ” " No need to sail today , " answered the admiral , clearly
pleased by Adair ' s reaction . " Tomorrow will do . Meanwhile , you may be able
to ...
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| Title | Cruise of the Lanikai: Incitement to War |
| Author | Kemp Tolley |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Naval Institute Press, 1973 |
| ISBN | 0870211323, 9780870211324 |
| Length | 345 pages |
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