Days of Steel Rain - by Brent E Jones (Paperback)

The USS Astoria's untold story of bravery and resilience during World War II is revealed in Days of Steel Rain.

This gripping narrative follows the crew of the newly built "vengeance ship" as they face typhoons, daring rescue missions, and the ultimate crucible against Kamikaze attacks at Okinawa.

Through secret diaries, memoirs, letters, interpersonal conflicts, and innermost thoughts of the Astoria men, the book weaves an intimate portrait of leadership, heroism, endurance, and redemption.

With 80 never-before-published photographs, Days of Steel Rain is a must-read for anyone interested in the battle history of the U.S.

Navy.