Return to Midway - The Quest to Find the Lost Ships from the Greatest Battle of the Pacific War

Robert D. Ballard; Rick Archbold

ISBN 10: 0304352527 / ISBN 13: 9780304352524

Editore: CASSELL, 1999

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Dr Robert Ballard's challenge for this work was to discover and photograph the ships sunk in the Battle of Midway, one of the most dramatic engagements of the Pacific War. After the bombing of Pearl Harbour in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy seemed almost unstoppable, and a final strike in Midway Island was planned by Admiral Yamamoto for June 1942. But the Americans, aware of the plan, were prepared for the attack and in a great victory sank three of the four Japanese carriers, losing only one of their own. The battle was a turning point in the Pacific War and never again would Japan take the offensive. The story of this battle is illustrated using Ballard's underwater photographs of the ships' remains, and Ken Marschall's evocative paintings. 1999. An ex-library copy which apart from the expected library marks is in fine condition. The d/w is near fine with light rubbing of the top edge.

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• Titolo: Return to Midway - The Quest to Find the Lost Ships from the Greatest Battle of the Pacific War
• Editore: CASSELL
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0304352527
• ISBN 13: 9780304352524
• Rilegatura: Hardback

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Dr Robert Ballard's challenge for this work was to discover and photograph the ships sunk in the Battle of Midway, one of the most dramatic engagements of the Pacific War. After the bombing of Pearl Harbour in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy seemed almost unstoppable, and a final strike in Midway Island was planned by Admiral Yamamoto for June 1942. But the Americans, aware of the plan, were prepared for the attack and in a great victory sank three of the four Japanese carriers, losing only one of their own. The battle was a turning point in the Pacific War and never again would Japan take the offensive. The story of this battle is illustrated using Ballard's underwater photographs of the ships' remains, and Ken Marschall's evocative paintings.

Informazioni sull?autore

Robert Ballard is internationally famous for his exploration of the Titanic and his pioneering use of deep-sea submersibles has allowed him access to wrecks previously inaccessible. Rick Archbold has worked with Dr Ballard on several books, including The Discovery of the Bismarck and Last Dinner on the Titanic.