A Dawn Like Thunder
Book description
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.
Thirty-five American men -- many flying outmoded aircraft -- changed the…
Why read it?
1 author picked A Dawn Like Thunder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The story of the ill-fated Torpedo Squadron Eight of USS Hornet – all planes lost and only one survivor out of 30 men - is the stuff of legend. In this essential non-fiction tome, Mrazek introduces the reader to these men and explores what made them tick. It is not always pleasant, and Mrazek pulls no punches as he delves into the human side of these flawed men, who in some cases did not like each other, which increases the empathy for the sacrifice of the squadron at Midway. The reader can imagine him or herself in a tight-knit squadron…
From Kevin's list on the Battle of Midway and how it changed the course of WW2.
Want books like A Dawn Like Thunder?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like A Dawn Like Thunder.
Browse books like A Dawn Like Thunder
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in the Battle of Midway, the United States Navy, and Guadalcanal?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about the Battle of Midway, the United States Navy, and Guadalcanal.