The Marianas Turkey Shoot, June 19-20, 1944

The Marianas Turkey Shoot, June 19-20, 1944
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Publisher : Specialty Press
Total Pages : 54
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015040588777
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Book Synopsis The Marianas Turkey Shoot, June 19-20, 1944 by : Barrett Tillman

Download or read book The Marianas Turkey Shoot, June 19-20, 1944 written by Barrett Tillman and published by Specialty Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned aviation historian, Barrett Tillman, has done a concise yet exhaustive job of research of the famed Marianas Turkey Shoot, the greatest air battle of the Pacific war. Because of in depth interviews much of the story is told by participants. These exciting accounts are augmented by Tillman's analysis. This large format book also provides both U.S. Navy and Japanese order of battle down to squadron level for both carrier and shore based aircraft. One map, 47 black and white photos. Six brush profiles of Hellcats, Avengers, Dauntlesses, Zeros, Judys and Vals (all by John Valo) provide a wealth of visual history. Final appendices supply losses and U.S. Navy aerial combat claims for this historic engagement of carrier aircraft. 48 pages, 47 b/w photos, six aircraft profiles, appendices, 8.5x11 inches, softcover.


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