- Paperback: 340 pages
- Publisher: Resource Publications (OR); 2 edition (31 Aug 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 159752347X
- ISBN-13: 978-1597523479
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 20 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 613,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anything written about the Pacific War during WW2 will mostly become a book about the ships and the men which took part. Anything written about Truk Lagoon will include mention of the shipwrecks which are found there - and that will involve countless hours of research, research and even more research. There are no short-cuts and, unfortunately, there is no single place one can visit to find all the answers one seeks.
The US operation to sink the Japanese fleet at Truk Lagoon was called Operation HAILSTONE and not "HAILSTORM" as used by Mr Lindemann. His deliberate selection of this title has led to that operation becoming widely, and very wrongly, known as Operation Hailstorm. Personally, I think both the original name and the way in which the fighting was conducted were dramatic enough without Mr Lindemann attempting to make it more so.
At first sight, this incorrect title appears to be a very basic error in this author's research when that is simply not so! Mr Lindemann has produced two authoritative works on the subject of Truk Lagoon and was also responsible for the actual discovery of some of the wrecks found there.
As a professional author, diver and shipwreck historian, I have used Mr Lindemann's work on Truk Lagoon as reliable reference material for some years now. I have never found that work wanting in any way whatsoever.
Pity about the title, but do not allow that to put you off a product which is otherwise quite excellent.
NM
The US operation to sink the Japanese fleet at Truk Lagoon was called Operation HAILSTONE and not "HAILSTORM" as used by Mr Lindemann. His deliberate selection of this title has led to that operation becoming widely, and very wrongly, known as Operation Hailstorm. Personally, I think both the original name and the way in which the fighting was conducted were dramatic enough without Mr Lindemann attempting to make it more so.
At first sight, this incorrect title appears to be a very basic error in this author's research when that is simply not so! Mr Lindemann has produced two authoritative works on the subject of Truk Lagoon and was also responsible for the actual discovery of some of the wrecks found there.
As a professional author, diver and shipwreck historian, I have used Mr Lindemann's work on Truk Lagoon as reliable reference material for some years now. I have never found that work wanting in any way whatsoever.
Pity about the title, but do not allow that to put you off a product which is otherwise quite excellent.
NM
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
It wasn't HAILSTORM at all - But!
7 May 2007
Format:Paperback
Anything written about the Pacific War during WW2 will mostly become a book about the ships and the men which took part. Anything written about Truk Lagoon will include mention of the shipwrecks which are found there - and that will involve countless hours of research, research and even more research. There are no short-cuts and, unfortunately, there is no single place one can visit to find all the answers one seeks.
The US operation to sink the Japanese fleet at Truk Lagoon was called Operation HAILSTONE and not "HAILSTORM" as used by Mr Lindemann. His deliberate selection of this title has led to that operation becoming widely, and very wrongly, known as Operation Hailstorm. Personally, I think both the original name and the way in which the fighting was conducted were dramatic enough without Mr Lindemann attempting to make it more so.
At first sight, this incorrect title appears to be a very basic error in this author's research when that is simply not so! Mr Lindemann has produced two authoritative works on the subject of Truk Lagoon and was also responsible for the actual discovery of some of the wrecks found there.
As a professional author, diver and shipwreck historian, I have used Mr Lindemann's work on Truk Lagoon as reliable reference material for some years now. I have never found that work wanting in any way whatsoever.
Pity about the title, but do not allow that to put you off a product which is otherwise quite excellent.
NM
The US operation to sink the Japanese fleet at Truk Lagoon was called Operation HAILSTONE and not "HAILSTORM" as used by Mr Lindemann. His deliberate selection of this title has led to that operation becoming widely, and very wrongly, known as Operation Hailstorm. Personally, I think both the original name and the way in which the fighting was conducted were dramatic enough without Mr Lindemann attempting to make it more so.
At first sight, this incorrect title appears to be a very basic error in this author's research when that is simply not so! Mr Lindemann has produced two authoritative works on the subject of Truk Lagoon and was also responsible for the actual discovery of some of the wrecks found there.
As a professional author, diver and shipwreck historian, I have used Mr Lindemann's work on Truk Lagoon as reliable reference material for some years now. I have never found that work wanting in any way whatsoever.
Pity about the title, but do not allow that to put you off a product which is otherwise quite excellent.
NM
IJN Truk
17 April 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As an enthusiast of WW2 in the Pacific Theater, this book provided insurmountable data on the American raid on Truk (Chuk). Enclosed is the timeline of battle for all forces involved, relative communication, facts on the major components of naval ships and aircraft. A great find for Pacific Theater and amateur war historians.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Hailstorm Over Truk Lagoon
7 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
Great to see a reprint of the must reference when diving at Truk Lagoon. Very good
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