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David Sears

David Sears is a New Jersey-based historian author and speaker.  His naval history books are the centerpieces of D.L.Sears Books, which also produces nautically themed visual and audio products

David's early career included service as a United States Navy officer with extensive sea duty  aboard destroyer Gearing (DD-710) and a tour of duty as an advisor to the Vietnamese Navy during the Vietnam conflict. His subsequent corporate and business consulting experience included management positions at the New York Times Company and Dow Jones and Company. David has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Industrial Relations from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He lives in the New York Metropolitan Area

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At War with the Wind,  published by Kensington Books in October 2008, details the U.S. Navy's unprecedented air-sea duels with Japanese kamikaze attackers. Based on extensive research and personal interviews with hundreds of sailors, airmen and marines, At War with the Wind combines fast-paced narrative interwoven with the real life exploits of young men who withstood the savagery of Japan's last-ditch 'Divine Wind' campaigns. At War With the Wind, now in its second hardcover printinghas been a main selection of the Military Book Club (read full review) and a featured alternate selection for the History Book Club. The book has received wide editorial praise from Kirkus Reviews and America in WW II Magazine (February 2009).

David's earlier book  The Last Epic Naval Battle: Voices of Leyte Gulf chronicles the exploits of 60 sailors and aviators in the last and most decisive sea battle of World War II.

A forthcoming book, scheduled for publication in Spring 2010, chronicles the true life heroes and exploits that inspired James A. Michener's The Bridges at Toko-Ri.

Also in 2010, D.L.Sears will be publishing its first edition of "Tin Can Calendar" a full-color calendar that honors the ships, sailors and traditions of America's "Tin Can Navy" through breathtaking images by artist Thomas Calvin Houtz and a chronicle of key historical dates and events.  Tin Can Calendar is a D.L.Sears Books exclusive. The 2010 edition, available now for customer order, focuses on World War II-era destroyers, destroyer escorts and related craft. 

Ordering from D.L.Sears Books

Personally inscribed and autographed copies of David Sears' books and products may be ordered via this web site.

Recent Presentations, Signings and Related Events

  • Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Navy League

  • New York Commandery of the Naval Order of the U.S.

  • National World War II Museum, New Orleans

  • Barnes and Noble

  • Mendham Books

  • Morris Plains Rotary Club

  • History Channel:  'Kamikaze': Episode of Dogfights Series

  • Washington D.C. Commandery of the Naval Order of the U.S.

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