The Marathon Watch

It is the last few years of the Viet Nam war an anti-military sentiment has gripped the nation and Pentagon bashing is the favorite sport on Capitol Hill. Seizing on this populist sentiment, an ambitious admiral and self-appointed visionary has hatched a dangerous plan that guarantees his promotion to Chief of Naval Operations where he can shape naval strategy and doctrine for decades to come. Blinded by hubris and a lust for power, the admiral never realizes his plan declares war...
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It is the last few years of the Viet Nam war an anti-military sentiment has gripped the nation and Pentagon bashing is the favorite sport on Capitol Hill. Seizing on this populist sentiment, an ambitious admiral and self-appointed visionary has hatched a dangerous plan that guarantees his promotion to Chief of Naval Operations where he can shape naval strategy and doctrine for decades to come. Blinded by hubris and a lust for power, the admiral never realizes his plan declares war against tradition and professionalism that makes us great. In jeopardy is the continuity of the Watch, the wisdom of our forefathers and our legacy to those who follow.The crew of the USS Farnley, exhausted and demoralized, is locked in a life-and-death battle against their own navy. Placing their lives and their ship at risk, the Farnley's crew courageously embarks on a collision course with history.For the young and old, for sailors, soldiers and civilians, and all those who stand their Watch well, the outcome is never in doubt.