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The last paladin / by Deutermann, P. T.(Peter T.),1941-author.;
"A gripping tale of anti-submarine warfare in the World War II Pacific Theater, by a master of military adventure fiction. The Last Paladin by P.T. Deutermann is based on the true story of the USS Hayward (DE-24), a World War II Atlantic Fleet destroyer escort which has spent the past two years in the unforgiving battle for survival against the German U-boats of the North Atlantic. Summoned to relieve destroyers that are bogged down by escort duty in the escalating Pacific Theater, the Hayward is met witha rather cold reception. In the eyes of Pacific Fleet sailors, North Atlantic convoy duty pales in comparison to the bloody, carrier-sinking battles of Savo Island and Guadalcanal. However, Atlantic Fleet ships have had to specialize in one thing: anti-submarine warfare. The Hayward is sent off into remote South Pacific operating areas with orders to find and destroy Japanese submarines-but with little expectation of success. Her commanders take the mission literally; using radio intercepts that are being ignored at higher levels, they determine that the Japanese have set up a 1000-mile-long picket line of seven submarines, an entire squadron's worth, to act as a moveable barrier against the expected American advance into the next set of islands. These submarines are poised to sink every American aircraft carrier and destroyer and to change the course of the war. What happens next is one of the legendary stories of the US Navy. The Last Paladin is high stakes naval warfare at its best, told with utter authenticity and a former ship captain's understanding of dramatic, intense combat. P. T. Deutermann continues his acclaimed series of WWII thrillers in this unforgettable novel"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Anti-submarine warfare; Destroyer escorts; Destroyers (Warships); World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The oceans and the stars : a sea story, a war story, a love story : the seven battles and mutiny of Athena, Patrol Coastal Ship 15 / by Helprin, Mark,author.;
"A Navy captain near the end of a decorated career, Stephen Rensselaer is disciplined, intelligent, and determined to always do what's right. In defending the development of a new variant of warship, he makes an enemy of the president of the United States, who assigns him to command the doomed line's only prototype--Athena, Patrol Coastal 15--with the intent to humiliate a man who should have been an admiral. Rather than resign, Rensselaer takes the new assignment in stride, and while supervising Athena's fitting out in New Orleans, encounters a brilliant lawyer, Katy Farrar, with whom he falls in last-chance love. Soon thereafter, he is deployed on a mission that subjects his integrity, morality, and skill to the ultimate test, and ensures that Athena will live forever in the annals of the Navy. As in the Odyssey, Katy is the force that keeps him alive and the beacon that lights the way home through seven battles, mutiny, and court martial"--
Subjects: Sea fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; United States. Navy; Warships; Man-woman relationships; Ship captains; Trials (Military offenses); Trials (Naval offenses);
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Corvettes Canada : convoy veterans of WWII tell their true stories / by Johnston, Mac;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-300) and index.
Subjects: Canada. Royal Canadian Navy; Corvettes (Warships); Naval convoys; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© 1994., McGraw-Hill Ryerson,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Star wars, the Clone Wars. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Lucasfilm, Ltd.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Ambush -- Rising Malevolence -- Shadow of Malevolence -- Destroy Malevolence.Yoda's top secret mission becomes a battle for survival, pitting the Jedi Master and three clone troopers against enemy assassin Asajj Ventress and her massive droid army. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker leads a clone squadron attack against the destructive vessel, damaging but not destroying it. When Padm Ǎmidala and C-3PO fall into a trap and are taken hostage aboard the ship, Anakin and Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi boldly infiltrate it in the hope of rescuing the prisoners and destroying the warship within.G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Assassins; Hostages; Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictitious character); Rescues; Television programs for children.; Vader, Darth (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Warships;
© c2009., Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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The African Queen [videorecording (DVD)] / by Agee, James,1909-1955.; Bikel, Theodore.; Bogart, Humphrey,1899-1957.; Bull, Peter,1912-1984.; Forester, C. S.(Cecil Scott),1899-1966.African Queen.Videorecording.; Hepburn, Katharine,1907-2003.; Huston, John,1906-1987.; Morley, Robert.; Spiegel, Sam.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Romulus-Horizon Productions (Firm);
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull.At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and endlessly branching steam which always seem to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966.; Bachelors; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Romance films.; Steamboats; Steamboats; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; War films.; Warships; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2010., Paramount Home Entertainment,
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Storm the fortress : the Siege of Quebec / by Trottier, Maxine.;
Fourteen-year-old William Jenkins leaves his job as an inker in Halifax to join the crew of the Royal Navy warship Pembroke as it prepares to take part in the siege of the French stronghold of Quebec.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War stories.; Sea stories.; Teenage boys; Orphans; Sailors; Québec Campaign, 1759; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763;
© c2013., Scholastic Canada,
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Drain the oceans. [videorecording] / by National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company.; National Geographic Television,production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
This dives deep into the unknown; a truly epic, original series that takes underwater adventure and earth science illustration into a whole new era. Ambitious exploration, advances in scientific research, and innovative technology mean Earth Science and History step forward to expose hidden evidence of the most amazing undersea mysteries, as never seen before.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ocean bottom; Oceanography.; Shipwrecks.; Submarine topography.; Treasure troves.; Underwater archaeology.; Underwater exploration.;
For private home use only.
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Boats fast & slow / by Volant, Iris.; Vogel, Jarom.; Milner, Hanna.;
"Boats are one of the most important inventions in human history. With the ability to venture onto the waves, we have fished for food, crossed oceans, discovered new lands, and opened up trade around the world. From great warships to small kayaks, boats are a part of every culture with access to water, and are a testament to humankind's resourcefulness, curiosity, and thirst for adventure." -- Amazon.com.LSC
Subjects: Boats and boating; Boats and boating; Boats and boating.;
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TROY (DVD) [videorecording]. by Gleeson, Brendan; O'Toole, Peter; Bean, Sean; Cox, Brian; Bloom, Orlando; Pitt, Brad; Bana, Eric;
Director, Wolfgang Petersen.Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, Eric Bana.Brad Pitt picks up a sword and brings a muscular, brooding presence to the role of Greek warrior Achilles in this spectacular retelling of The Iliad. Orlando Bloom and Diane Kruger play the legendary lovers who plunge the world into war, Eric Bana portrays the prince who dares to confront Achilles, and Peter O'Toole rules Troy as King Priam. Director Wolfgang Petersen recreates a long-ago world of bireme warships, clashing armies, the massive fortress city and the towering Trojan Horse.CHVRS rating: 14A.DVD.
Subjects: Action.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2004., Warner Bros Ent. Canada Inc.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A New hope - Star Wars Episode 4 [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Ford, Harrison; Hamill, Mark; Fisher, Carrie; Guinness, Alec; Jones, James Earl; Cushing, Peter;
Director, George Lucas.Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing.Nearly two decades after the rise of the Empire, young farmer Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke's Jedi training, telling him of the Rebels' battle against the Empire and the power known as the Force. Soon Luke, Obi-Wan, and a charismatic mercenary named Han Solo and his Wookiee sidekick Chewbacca, join forces to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire's massive warship, the Death Star.MPAA rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Sci-Fi.; Academy Award Winners.; Afi (American Film Institute).; National Film Registry.; Sci-Fi.;
© 2007., Fox Home Entertainment,
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