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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows the USS Marblehead during a fierce battle in the Dutch East Indies, where it endured severe damage yet showcased extraordinary resilience. The crew fought valiantly to control fires and assist the wounded, earning the ship its motto, "Battered but never broken." The book chronicles the Marblehead's harrowing 16,000-mile journey back to America, capturing both the chaos of war and the strength of the human spirit through George Sessions Perry's poignant and eloquent storytelling.