What inspired the author to set this story during this specific naval conflict?
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Enemy in Sight!

Enemy in Sight!
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What inspired the author to set this story during this specific naval conflict?
Did anyone else feel the characters' sense of duty was both inspiring and heartbreaking?
How did the author decide to portray the tension between loyalty to country and personal morality?