"Full Speed Ahead: Tales From The Log Of A Correspondent" by Henry Beston is a captivating collection of essays that offers readers a glimpse into the life of a war correspondent during World War II. Beston's writing is both gripping and intimate, as he shares his experiences covering the frontlines and the human stories he encountered along the way.

The author's storytelling is vivid and compelling, transporting readers to the heart of the action and allowing them to feel the tension, fear, and camaraderie of wartime journalism. Beston's prose is both poetic and powerful, infusing each story with a sense of urgency and poignancy that lingers long after the final page.

Overall, "Full Speed Ahead" is a masterfully crafted work that sheds light on the profound impact of war on individuals and societies. It is a must-read for history buffs, journalists, and anyone interested in the personal stories behind the headlines.

Book Description:
“These tales are memories of several months spent as a special correspondent attached to the forces of the American Navy on foreign service…. [I have] been content to chronicle the interesting incidents of the daily life as well as the achievements and heroisms of the friends who keep the highways of the sea…. I would not end without a word of thanks to the enlisted men for their unfailing good will and ever courteous behaviour.” Henry Beston was an American author. In 1918, Beston became a press representative for the U.S. Navy. Highlights from this period include being the only American correspondent to travel with the British Grand Fleet and to be aboard an American destroyer during combat engagement and sinking during World War I. This 1919 book describes these experiences. Lists of names have been omitted from the Preface. - Summary by Book Preface, Wikipedia, David Wales