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The Caine Mutiny

Herman Wouk ·1951 ·537 pages ·★ 4.6WarBooks rating
Historical Fiction Accessible Fictional
🇺🇸 American

Officers of a Pacific minesweeper relieve their unstable captain during a typhoon — and face court-martial for it.

Why Read This Book

The Pulitzer-winning study of command, loyalty, and the thin line between caution and cowardice. Captain Queeg entered the language for a reason.

Events Covered

1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf Philippines

Where to Buy

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ISBN: 978-0316955102

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