Typhoon Cobra and the near destruction of the U.S. 3rd Fleet
In December of 1944, Adm "Bull Halsey" is America's most colorful, 'fighting' Admiral. His successes are legendary, but so are some of his greatest errors. Bob Drury and Tom Clavin tell the gut-wrenching story of "Halsey's Typhoon: An Epic Storm and an Untold Rescue". Halsey tried to refuel his fleet of including his destroyers and sadly lost 3 of them. 800 sailors drowned as a result, more than in any other Naval combat at sea.
Top Recommendation for December
Halsey's Typhoon, by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin (2007 - 352pp)
Tragedy of the monster typhoon that sank 3 U.S. Navy destroyers, drowning 800 sailors of Halsey's 3rd fleet during a risky at-sea underway refueling operation.