Navy War Heroes #2

In the cockpit of his jet, Lieutenant Ron Everett masks his fear with bravado, hiding the anxiety that grips him during missions despite his reputation as a fearless pilot. As he flies a dangerous ground support mission, the weight of fear and the reality of combat test his courage, forcing him to confront the truth behind the bravado he maintains for his crew.

In the green half-light of a coral jungle off the Pacific Islands, underwater demolition teams like Fishhead Brady and his crew carry out dangerous missions to clear paths for Allied troops, facing sharks, timed charges, and the ever-present threat of enemy detection. As they work under extreme conditions, Brady and his team must rely on each other’s courage and skill, even as the cost of their missions begins to take its toll.

Pat Kendall, a dedicated boatswain's mate, finally earns his sea duty aboard the APA 473 USS Catlin during the Okinawa campaign, taking command of an LCM landing craft. As kamikaze attacks threaten the invasion fleet, Kendall remains steadfast under fire, guiding his boat through dangerous landings despite being wounded twice.