Pacific Payback: The Carrier Aviators Who Avenged Pearl Harbor at the Battle of

Description: Pacific Payback by Stephen L. Moore Originally published in hardcover in 2014. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now in paperback- From the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor to the showdown at Midway, Pacific Payback is the true story of the American dive bomber pilots whose crusade for vengeance led them across the Pacific to inflict the decisive blow against the Japanese Navy in World War IIs most important sea battle."Deeply researched and well written....By far the most detailed account of USS Enterprises dive-bombers and their decisive role at the Battle of Midway."*Sunday, December 7, 1941, dawned clear and bright over the Pacific....But for the Dauntless dive-bomber crews of the USS Enterprise returning to their home base on Oahu, it was a morning from hell. Flying directly into the Japanese ambush at Pearl Harbor, they lost a third of their squadron and witnessed the heart of Americas Navy broken and smoldering on the oil-slicked waters below.The next six months, from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway-a dark time during which the Japanese scored victory after victory-this small band of aviators saw almost constant deployment, intense carrier combat, and fearsome casualties. Many were killed by enemy Zero fighters, antiaircraft fire, or deadly crash landings in the Pacific, while others were captured and spent years in POW camps. Yet the Enterprises Dauntless crews would be the first to strike an offensive blow against Japanese installations in the Marshall Islands, would be the first to sink a Japanese warship, and would shepherd the Doolittle Raiders bombing of Tokyo.Not until Midway, though, would Dauntless crews get the chance to settle the score...and change the course of World War II.Drawing on dozens of new interviews and oral histories, author Stephen L. Moore brings to life inspiring stories of individual sacrifice and bravery-and the sweeping saga of one of Americas greatest triumphs.INCLUDES PHOTOS Author Biography Stephen L. Moore, a sixth-generation Texan, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where he studied advertising, marketing, and journalism. He is the author of multiple books on World War II and Texas history, including Taming Texas, a biography of his great-great-great grandfather William T. Sadler, who was one of the first Texas Ranger captains in the 1830s. Steve lives north of Dallas in Lantana, Texas, with his wife, Cindy, and their three children. Review Praise for Pacific Payback"Deeply researched and well written...by far the most detailed account of USS Enterprises dive-bombers, and their decisive role at the Battle of Midway."—*Jonathan Parshall, coauthor of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway "[A] heartfelt tribute to the SBD pilots and radiomen...a valuable contribution to the history of the Pacific War."—John B. Lundstrom, author of The First Team Promotional Drawing on dozens of new interviews and oral histories, author Stephen L. Moore brings to life inspiring stories of individual sacrifice and bravery-and the sweeping saga of one of Americas greatest triumphs. Review Quote "Deeply researched and well written…by far the most detailed account of USS Enterprise s dive-bombers, and their decisive role at the Battle of Midway."-Jonathan Parshall, coauthor of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway "[A] heartfelt tribute to the SBD pilots and radiomen…a valuable contribution to the history of the Pacific War."-John B. Lundstrom, author of The First Team Promotional "Headline" Drawing on dozens of new interviews and oral histories, author Stephen L. Moore brings to life inspiring stories of individual sacrifice and bravery-and the sweeping saga of one of Americas greatest triumphs. Description for Sales People A character-driven, action-packed, true account of Americas first retaliating strikes against the Japanese in WWII. Utilizes new interviews and oral histories from the clashs veterans. Includes 16 page black and white photo insert. Details ISBN0451465539 Author Stephen L. Moore Year 2015 ISBN-10 0451465539 ISBN-13 9780451465535 Format Paperback Imprint New American Library Subtitle The Carrier Aviators Who Avenged Pearl Harbor at the Battle of Midway Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.5426699 Short Title PACIFIC PAYBACK Language English Media Book Residence Flower Mound D, TX, US Publisher New American Library UK Release Date 2015-06-02 Publication Date 2015-06-02 US Release Date 2015-06-02 Audience General NZ Release Date 2015-07-28 AU Release Date 2015-07-28 Pages 464 Illustrations 16 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137985943;

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