This engaging history of the early days of the U.S. Coast Guard focuses on the service's role in World War II. Ingraham details the daring and dangerous missions undertaken by Coast Guard crews, from rescuing survivors of torpedoed ships to escorting convoys through enemy waters. He also provides a wider historical context for the Coast Guard's wartime activities, exploring how the service evolved and grew during this period.

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