WW2 US USN USS Helena CL50 Leeward Battle Damage Report No 1 Used Softcover Reference Book

The “WW2 US USN USS Helena CL50 Leeward Battle Damage Report No 1” is a used softcover reference book detailing the damage sustained by the USS Helena (CL-50), a Brooklyn-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, during World War II. This battle damage report specifically addresses the effects of enemy action on the leeward side of the vessel, providing technical descriptions, observations, and assessments made by naval personnel at the time of or immediately following engagement. The content includes diagrams, photographs, and firsthand accounts, offering valuable information on naval engineering, shipboard damage control procedures, and the resilience of the USS Helena under combat conditions. This report serves as an important historical document for researchers, collectors, and military historians interested in naval warfare, ship construction, and the operational history of the US Navy during the Second World War. The softcover format and used condition reflect its age and original purpose as a working reference within naval archives or libraries.  Total of 32 pages.