Crusade (book)
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In Crusade, the second book of the Destroyermen series,
Reddy, and the crew of USS Walker (DD-163)
, are reunited with the destroyer USS Mahan (DD-102)
, and set out to fight the Grik. Reddy and Walkers marine detachment, continue training the Lemurians to defend themselves and take the war to the Grik. The Grik have now taken over the ship that was chasing them, the Japanese battlecruiser Amagi.
Matthew Reddy, and the crew of USS Walker (DD-163)
, have located USS Mahan (DD-102)
, and are preparing to take the fight to the Grik. Reddy personally leads the first Lemurian raid on the Griks' stronghold. Amagi's captain is now on the edge of madness. The Grik want to use Amagi in their war of extermination against the Lemurians and their American allies. Reddy's troops, marines, and Lemurians, are able to take back one of the islands held by the Grik and claim victory for the first time. The crews of Walker and Mahan and the Lemurians, are able to defeat the Grik and their Japanese allies.
Reddy, and the crew of USS Walker (DD-163)
USS Walker (DD-163)
The first USS Walker was a Wickes class destroyer that saw service in the United States Navy during World War I. She was named for Admiral John Grimes Walker.-History:...
, are reunited with the destroyer USS Mahan (DD-102)
USS Mahan (DD-102)
The first USS Mahan was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later designated, DM-7, in the years following. She was named in honor of Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan.-History:...
, and set out to fight the Grik. Reddy and Walkers marine detachment, continue training the Lemurians to defend themselves and take the war to the Grik. The Grik have now taken over the ship that was chasing them, the Japanese battlecruiser Amagi.
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Lieutenant CommanderLieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
Matthew Reddy, and the crew of USS Walker (DD-163)
USS Walker (DD-163)
The first USS Walker was a Wickes class destroyer that saw service in the United States Navy during World War I. She was named for Admiral John Grimes Walker.-History:...
, have located USS Mahan (DD-102)
USS Mahan (DD-102)
The first USS Mahan was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later designated, DM-7, in the years following. She was named in honor of Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan.-History:...
, and are preparing to take the fight to the Grik. Reddy personally leads the first Lemurian raid on the Griks' stronghold. Amagi's captain is now on the edge of madness. The Grik want to use Amagi in their war of extermination against the Lemurians and their American allies. Reddy's troops, marines, and Lemurians, are able to take back one of the islands held by the Grik and claim victory for the first time. The crews of Walker and Mahan and the Lemurians, are able to defeat the Grik and their Japanese allies.