A dawn like thunder : the true story of Torpedo Squadron Eight

Resource Information

The work A dawn like thunder : the true story of Torpedo Squadron Eight represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Delaware County District Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

This resource has been enriched with EBSCO NoveList data.

Label

A dawn like thunder : the true story of Torpedo Squadron Eight

Title remainder

the true story of Torpedo Squadron Eight

Statement of responsibility

Robert Mrazek

Creator

• trueMrazek, Robert J

Subject

• trueBombers
• trueMilitary campaigns
• trueNaval battles
• truePacific Ocean
• trueUnited States -- History, Military -- 20th century
• trueAir warfare
• trueWorld War II
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States
• United States, Navy | Torpedo Squadron 8

Language

eng

Summary

One of the great untold stories of World War II finally comes to light in this thrilling account of Torpedo Squadron Eight and their heroic efforts in helping an outmatched U.S. fleet win critical victories at Midway and Guadalcanal. These 35 American men--many flying outmoded aircraft--changed the course of history, going on to become the war's most decorated naval air squadron, while suffering the heaviest losses in U.S. naval aviation history. Mrazek paints moving portraits of the men in the squadron, and exposes a shocking cover-up that cost many lives. Filled with thrilling scenes of battle, betrayal, and sacrifice, A DAWN LIKE THUNDER is destined to become a classic in the literature of World War II

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

940.54/5973

Index

index present

LC call number

D790.378 8th

LC item number

.M73 2008

Literary form

non fiction