A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story Of Torpedo Squadron Eight
by Robert J. Mrazek /
2008 / English / EPUB
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One of the great untold stories of World War II finally comes to
light in this thrilling account of Torpedo Squadron Eight and their
heroic efforts in helping an outmatched U.S. fleet win critical
victories at Midway and Guadalcanal. These 35 American men--many
flying outmoded aircraft--changed the course of history, going on
to become the war's most decorated naval air squadron, while
suffering the heaviest losses in U.S. naval aviation history.
One of the great untold stories of World War II finally comes to
light in this thrilling account of Torpedo Squadron Eight and their
heroic efforts in helping an outmatched U.S. fleet win critical
victories at Midway and Guadalcanal. These 35 American men--many
flying outmoded aircraft--changed the course of history, going on
to become the war's most decorated naval air squadron, while
suffering the heaviest losses in U.S. naval aviation history.
Mrazek paints moving portraits of the men in the squadron, and
exposes a shocking cover-up that cost many lives. Filled with
thrilling scenes of battle, betrayal, and sacrifice, A DAWN LIKE
THUNDER is destined to become a classic in the literature of World
War II.
Mrazek paints moving portraits of the men in the squadron, and
exposes a shocking cover-up that cost many lives. Filled with
thrilling scenes of battle, betrayal, and sacrifice, A DAWN LIKE
THUNDER is destined to become a classic in the literature of World
War II.
