| Setting Sun: A Critical Analysis of Japan's Employment of Naval Airpower in the Battle of the Coral Sea Contributor(s): Air Command and Staff College (Author) |
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ISBN: 1500722154 ISBN-13: 9781500722159 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.29 lbs) 46 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Battle of the Coral Sea, the first Naval engagement fought exclusively between Naval Air forces, was a pivotal battle of the war in the Pacific. Although considered a Japanese tactical victory, it was the beginning of the end of Japan's war effort. This analysis examines this decisive battle from the Japanese perspective. The criticalanalysis will include a summary of the reasons why the battle unfolded as it did, and willdraw conclusions as to how the Japanese may have been more successful both strategically and tactically in this key battle of World War II. |