Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II Paperback - 2006
by Tillman, Barrett
- Used
The true story of one of the greatest and most decisive conflicts in the history of naval warfare-from an award-winning author.
In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets made their way through the Philippine Sea, both hoping to take control of the vital Marianas Islands. When they met, they embarked upon a naval engagement that escalated into the most spectacular aircraft carrier battle in history. Here is the true account of the battle, told from both sides-by those who were there. Drawing upon numerous interviews as well as official sources, Clash of the Carriers is an unforgettable testimonial to the bravery of those who fought and those who died in a battle that will never be forgotten.
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- Title Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II
- Author Tillman, Barrett
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition UsedAcceptable
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, NY
- Date November 7, 2006
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 2Y6RVP003B3C_ns
- ISBN 9780451219565 / 0451219562
- Weight 0.88 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 8.96 x 6.08 x 0.82 in (22.76 x 15.44 x 2.08 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Cultural Region: Oceania
- Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations,, World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations,
- Dewey Decimal Code 940.542
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