| New Guinea and the Marianas, March 1944-August 1944: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 8 Volume 8 Contributor(s): Morison, Estate Of Samuel Eliot (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591145546 ISBN-13: 9781591145547 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Naval - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 940.54 |
| LCCN: 2009052288 |
| Series: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.1" W x 8.99" (1.43 lbs) 496 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Volume 8 covers five of the most eventful months of the Pacific war. From the end of the Marshall Islands campaign to the recovery of Guam, Morison author details the actions of the entire Pacific Fleet. Particular emphasis is given to the greatest carrier action of all time, the battle of the Philippine Sea, a naval action equal to Midway in tactical interest which was decisive in the outcome of the war. He also covers the bitterly contested Marianas Operation, giving credit to the flexibility and fortitude of U.S. forces. |
Contributor Bio(s): Morison, Samuel Eliot: - Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history.� He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. |