1468. Grohman, Adam M. Sentinels and Saviors of the Sea – A Collection of United States Coast Guard History. Volume 2. Adam Grohman. 2014. 312p. Soft wraps. Autographed by the author. Like the first, this volume provides thirty more short histories of the United States Coast Guard. Grohman’s work explores the determination, daring, and dedication to duty of the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and its predecessor services from the earliest days of the nation to present. “From the wartime efforts of Coastguardsmen on the bloody beaches of the Pacific Theatre of Operations and on the high seas battling German U-boats during the Second World War to the heroic efforts of Revenue Cutter Service officers and enlisted men in hand-to-hand combat with British forces aboard the bloodied decks of the Revenue Cutter Surveyor in 1813, the service members have been vital to our nation’s military efforts. Other histories included in the book recount rescues along the shores of souls stranded in the surf from a sinking vessel or on the high seas from intrepid flight crews aboard fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. These efforts, usually amidst inclement weather and harrowing conditions serve to highlight the diligent efforts of Coast Guard members to those imperiled by circumstance.” In addition, this volume includes a host of archival photographs, copious footnotes, and a detailed source listing for each chapter. Wonderful reading, well done. (M). $16.95.