Navy Day

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Navy Day

by Harry Harrison

EN·~11 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

11:45

Description

A bold, satirical showdown erupts when a high‑ranking Army general proposes the shocking abolition of the U.S. Navy, delivering his challenge in a hushed congressional chamber. The story launches into a spectacular display of military bravado: amphibious trucks and tanks glide across the Potomac, turning the river into a makeshift parade ground that dazzles both officials and onlookers. As the Army’s unconventional showcase unfolds, the tension between land‑based might and naval tradition crackles with witty banter and razor‑sharp irony.

Amid the clamor of politicians, journalists, and curious citizens, the narrative explores the absurdity of bureaucratic power plays while hinting at deeper questions about progress, pride, and the true purpose of armed forces. Readers are treated to vivid, cartoon‑like scenes that balance high‑tech spectacle with a playful critique of military rivalry, setting the stage for a day that could rewrite the nation’s defense story—if only the drama doesn’t sink beneath the surface.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 minutes (11K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-09-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harry Harrison

Harry Harrison

1925–2012

Best known for the sly, fast-moving Stainless Steel Rat books, he brought wit, satire, and a human touch to classic science fiction. His stories ranged from comic adventures to darker visions like Make Room! Make Room!, which later inspired the film Soylent Green.

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