Tuesday, January 30, 2007

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

Author: Kernan, Alvin B.
Title: The unknown Battle of Midway: the destruction of the American torpedo squadrons
Published: New Haven: Yale University Press, 2005
Description: xvii, 181 p. :ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: p. 169-175
Subject(s):
  • 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
Review(s):
  • "Midway's terrible toll: despite America's triumph, mistakes doomed nearly an entire navy unit.(HISTORY NOW)(The Unknown Battle of Midway: The Destruction of the American Torpedo Squadrons )." American Heritage 57.1 (Feb-March 2006): 19
  • Taylor, Gilbert. "Kernan, Alvin. The Unknown Battle of Midway: The Destruction of the American Torpedo Squadrons.(Brief Article)(Book Review)." Booklist 102.6 (Nov 15, 2005): 17

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