2014 U.S. Naval Institute History Conference: Opening Remarks and Morning Keynote

Mr. James D. Hornfischer, Author of Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal; Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS HOUSTON ; The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors and President, Hornfischer Literary Management addresses the attendees at the 2014 History Conference.
Annapolis, MD
October 1, 2014

[@arthurpicket3505]

Wonderful talk! Rest in peace, Mr. Hornfischer.

[@scotty1108]

Of all the dozens of war films made over the years, how has Taffy 3s last stand never been depicted? Or any of the surface actions around Guadalcanal? Some of the most epic battles in history.

[@stevepodleski]

Because Halsey got suckered by the Japanese into abandoning the protection of the landing thus exposing the landing to the Japanese navy. Naval history avoided criticizing Halsey who was considered a hero of the Pacific war.
For a full story read "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors". Great book. www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Tin-Sailors-Extraordinary/dp/0553381482/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ASARY9I309BW&dchild=1&keywords=last+stand+of+the+tin+can+sailor&qid=1608180302&s=books&sprefix=last+stand+%2Caps%2C240&sr=1-1

[@spikespa5208]

Could it be that today's audience's would find the stories incredible? Or perhaps it says much of the attitude of Hollywood? It *would* be a challenge for the FX folks to do it right.

[@lololomo5484]

The story of the Sacrifice of Taffy 3 never gets old.
Nor does the urgent message "Where is Task Force 34? The world wonders."

[@TedVinz7]

Taffy 3 rescued Halsey's backside. Had they not saved the day, Halsey would have been given a court martial instead of a fifth star. I think that fifth star should have gone to Spruance.