Four Years in the Donald Duck Navy

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Set during the early Cold War, this true story chronicles the experiences of a U.S. Navy enlisted man from 1951 to 1955. It covers his journey from basic training to serving on an amphibious landing craft, including a historical overview of the vessel's WWII service. The narrative highlights his various maneuvers and adventures, blending serious moments with lighter anecdotes, such as a comedic attempt by a family in Naples, Italy, to arrange his marriage to their daughter for a chance to immigrate to the U.S.