The unknown Battle of Midway : the destruction of the American torpedo squadrons /

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The Battle of Midway is considered the greatest U.S. naval victory, but behind the lustre is the devastation of the American torpedo squadrons. Of the 51 planes sent to attack Japanese carriers only 7 returned, and of the 127 aircrew only 29 survived. Not a single torpedo hit its target. A story of...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kernan, Alvin B.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2005.
Series:Yale library of military history.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Midway, Battle of, 1942.
Torpedo bombers > United States > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American.
Military planning > United States > History > 20th century.
Bataille de Midway, 1942.
Bombardiers torpilleurs > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Planification militaire > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
HISTORY > Military > World War II.
HISTORY > Military > United States.
Military operations, Aerial > American
Military planning
Torpedo bombers
Midway Islands
United States
History
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