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In Full Speed Ahead, Beston shares captivating stories from his time spent with the forces...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the shoes of Henry Beston, an American author and special correspondent who chronicled his riveting experiences with the U.S. Navy during World War I. In Full Speed Ahead, Beston shares captivating stories from his time spent with the forces at sea, detailing the daily life, remarkable achievements, and acts of heroism of the sailors who brave the oceans. As the only American correspondent to accompany the British Grand Fleet and witness the combat aboard an American destroyer, his accounts are a heartfelt tribute to the enlisted men whose kindness and professionalism left a lasting impression. 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