(print) xxxix, 130 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm

Historical introduction / John Sibley Butler -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The first crossing of the Atlantic: June 14-July 25, 1944. p.5 -- 2. Hunter-killer: July 26-September 1, 1944. p.26 -- 3. The raging sea: Convoy N.Y. 119: September 19-November 5, 1944. p.32 -- 4. Returning to America: November 6-November 22, 1944. p.57 -- 5. To Oran, Africa, and back: December 18, 1944-February 11, 1945. p.65 -- 6. To Oran again: February 12-March 7, 1945. p.76 -- 7. Returning to New York City: March 8-March 26, 1945. p.90 -- 8. A final trip to Oran: April 3-May 7, 1945. p.100 -- 9. Coming home at last: May 8-May 23, 1945. p.118 -- Afterword: on land. p.127 -- Bibliographic note. p.129