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About the Book

This book features Robert D. Samsot’s World War II memoir and diary; his pre-war and post-war career in naval intelligence in New Orleans, where he investigated security risks, sabotage, espionage, and counter-subversion; and additional information about his background and professional life.

About the Author

During World War II, Robert D. Samsot served as U.S. Naval Liaison to the Fifth Fighter Command of the U.S. Air Force in New Guinea and the Philippines. He briefed the Commanding General and Staff on all amphibious operations where fighter planes of the Command provided cover and where naval forces were involved; plotted the dawn and dusk positions of naval convoys and movements of task forces to keep them from being hit by friendly fire; and kept commanding officers advised of intelligence data from naval and Fighter Command sources. As U.S. forces moved westward through the Pacific, he participated in operations over a wide area, from Nadzab, New Guinea to Aitape, Humboldt Bay, Tanahmerah Bay, Wakde Island, Noemfoor Island, Owi Island, and finally Leyte, Mindoro and Fort Stotsenburg in the Philippine Islands.