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by Barrett Tillman (Author), Stephen Coonts (Author)

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: New American Library; Reprint edition (11 Feb 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0451219562
ISBN-13: 978-0451219565
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm

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Provides an in-depth account of the June 1944 clash near the Marianas Islands between the American and Japanese carrier fleets, a confrontation that became the most spectacular aircraft carrier battle in history, drawing on numerous interviews with participants from both sides, as well as official sources to describe the conflict. Reprint. 17,500 f

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clash of the Carriers, 23 Mar 2008

By	Hugh McPhilemy (Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Barrett Tilman is one of the better authors of the Pacific War and any book of his is always to be welcomed. This book, on the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, is one of his better efforts. Tilman has an easy writing style & covers the subject from every conceivable angle. He looks, in great detail, at the personalities from both sides, the lead up to & eventual outcome of the greatest carrier air battle in history. Seven indices give extensive coverage of the personnel and list every ship, from both sides that took part in this most momentous battle. If you want one book on the battle this should be it. Very highly recommeded.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent research of the most ferocious air battle in history, 3 April 2009

By	Fritz "Fritz" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book and a must have for anyone interested in the subject. The battle was pivotal in the defeat of Imperial Japan in WWII and saw the most powerful naval battle in history.

The invasion of Saipan, in the Pacific ocean, would give the USA airfields from which mainland Japan could be bombed. Prior invasions of lessor improtant islands had saw horrendous casualties. Everything was at stake for both sides; it was inevitable that Japan would use every resource to foil this invasion. That meant throwing its most powerful naval asset into the the fray: its carrier fleet. In return that meant the USA would have to commit itself to defending the invasion with its fleet; but it also represented a chance to inflict a mortal wound on the enemy.

Thus was set a clash of the titans as the two most powerful navies rushed at each other and collided in a ferocious battle lasting a couple of days that saw destruction at an unsustainable rate not seen anywhere since.

This book is well structured and detailed from both sides of the battle. Every page is made use of, starting with the build up, through the engagement and on to the final result. I found the style of the writing very readable and interesting. Facts and figures are encased in a context that makes this a telling of a story rather than mere spitting out of historical numbers and events.

The only downside I can think of is that I would like to have seen more maps and diagrams to help show how the forces moved and attacked during the the various key stages. But there are plenty of photos included.

Very informative, on a most important battle that is probably the most neglected battle in terms of historical literature. An essential read for anyone interested in WII Pacific history.

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