The Navy in 1942–1943 is fighting a losing battle against Japan for control of the Solomon Islands. Vice Admiral William "Bull" Halsey appoints a wild card named Harmon Wolf, an American Indian, as a destroyer commander. What happens...
Naval operations, American
- Author:Deutermann, Peter T.Summary:
- Author:Conroy, RobertSummary:
After a devastating encounter with Japanese submarines at the Battle of Midway, American naval forces are left in disarray as Japan dominates the Pacific, but a bold plan for ambushing the Japanese offers the hope of giving the...
- Author:Borneman, Walter R.Summary:
Architect of stunning triumphs and inexplicable defeats, General MacArthur is the most intriguing military leader of the twentieth century. There was never any middle ground with MacArthur. This in-depth study shows how MacArthur's...
- Author:Kershaw, AlexSummary:
In this harrowing war saga, Kershaw recounts the incredible story of the U.S. Navy's deadliest World War II submarine, the USS Tang. Across the Pacific theater, dodging mines and depth charges, the 80 men of the Tang became legends. By...