Mark Stille

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The Coral Sea 1942: The First Carrier BattlePaperback, 24 November 2009

The Coral Sea 1942: The First Carrier Battle
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Part of Series
Campaign
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Osprey Publishing (UK)
Date Published
24 Nov 2009
ISBN-10
184603440X
ISBN-13
9781846034404

Description

Osprey's study of the Battle of the Coral Sea of World War II (1939-1945), which is unique in the annals of naval history. It is the first battle in which enemy fleets never came within sight of one another. Instead, aircraft launched from carrier decks were sent out to attack the enemy with bombs and torpedoes.

In May of 1942, the Japanese fleet moved on Port Moresby, the last Allied base between Australia and Japan. Forced to respond, the Americans sent two aircraft carriers to protect the base. In the ensuing battle, one American carrier was destroyed and the other severely damaged. However, the Japanese also lost a carrier and decided to withdraw. Although bloody, it proved to be an important strategic victory for the Allies as the Japanese were forced to attempt future attacks on Port Moresby over land. Using the latest research and numerous period photographs, retired USN Commander Mark O. Stille tells the story of this important and unique battle in the Pacific War.

Product Details

Author:
Mark Stille
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
CN
Date Published:
24 November 2009
Dimensions:
24.38 x 18.03 x 0.76 cm
Illustrator:
ISBN-10:
184603440X
ISBN-13:
9781846034404
Language:
English
Location:
New York
Pages:
96
Series:
Weight:
294.83 gm

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