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A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight
Contributor(s): Mrazek, Robert J. (Author)
ISBN: 0316056537     ISBN-13: 9780316056533
Publisher: Back Bay Books
OUR PRICE:   $24.69  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - World War Ii
- History | Military - Aviation
- History | Military - Naval
Dewey: 940.545
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.4" W x 8" (1.05 lbs) 560 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1940's
 
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Publisher Description:

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.