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The old Navy

Pages
294
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the life and career of Admiral Daniel P. Mannix, offering a look into the United States Navy during a pivotal period. This biography chronicles the experiences and challenges faced by those who served, painting a picture of naval life and leadership in the early to mid-20th century.

About the author

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Daniel P. Mannix

Daniel Pratt Mannix IV (October 27, 1911 – January 29, 1997) was an American writer, journalist, photographer, sideshow performer, stage magician, animal trainer, and filmmaker. His best-known works are the 1958 book Those About to Die, which remained in continuous print for three decades and became the basis for the Ridley Scott movie Gladiator; and the 1967 novel The Fox and the Hound which in 1981 was adapted into an animated film by Walt Disney Productions. Source: [Daniel P. Man...