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OverviewVolume 8 covers five of the most eventful months of the Pacific war. From the end of the Marshall Islands campaign to the recovery of Guam, Morison author details the actions of the entire Pacific Fleet. Particular emphasis is given to the greatest carrier action of all time, the battle of the Philippine Sea, a naval action equal to Midway in tactical interest which was decisive in the outcome of the war. He also covers the bitterly contested Marianas Operation, giving credit to the flexibility and fortitude of U.S. forces. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Samuel Eliot MorisonPublisher: Naval Institute Press Imprint: Naval Institute Press Dimensions: Width: 22.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.649kg ISBN: 9781591145547ISBN 10: 1591145546 Pages: 496 Publication Date: 31 March 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable ![]() The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history. He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |