World War II Sea War Vol 6 The Allies Halt the Axis Advance

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World War II Sea War  Vol 6  The Allies Halt the Axis Advance
Author : Donald A Bertke
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Publisher : Lulu.com
Language : English
Release Date : 17 May 2014
ISBN : 9781937470098
Pages : 586 pages
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World War II Sea War Vol 6 The Allies Halt the Axis Advance by Donald A Bertke Book PDF Summary

Major Pacific actions from April through August 1942 include the Japanese attack on Ceylon, the Doolittle Raid on Japan, the battle of the Coral Sea, the battle of Midway Island, the U.S. landing on Guadalcanal, the battle of Savo Island, and the battle of the eastern Solomon Islands. Arctic actions include battle for convoy PQ.17. In Mediterranean, the Royal Navy interdicts Axis supply lines along Libyan and Egyptian coasts. In the Atlantic, the U.S. implements convoys along the East Coast.

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World War II Sea War  Vol 6  The Allies Halt the Axis Advance

Major Pacific actions from April through August 1942 include the Japanese attack on Ceylon, the Doolittle Raid on Japan, the battle of the Coral Sea, the battle of Midway Island, the U.S. landing on Guadalcanal, the battle of Savo Island, and the battle of the eastern Solomon Islands. Arctic actions

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