United States Navy in World War II: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa

During World War II, the US Navy faced a significant challenge when its battleships were targeted at Pearl Harbor. However, it managed to avoid defeat and became the largest navy in the world by the end of the war. The Navy played a crucial role in the Pacific Theatre, engaging in major battles with the Imperial Japanese Navy, and also supported landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. This book provides a detailed overview of the Navy's strategy, operations, and vessels during that period, with extensive illustrations.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The United States Navy underwent a significant transformation from 1941 to 1945, navigating a complex strategic landscape amidst World War II. While the Navy had been slowly building its fleet during the early years of the conflict, the attack on Pearl Harbor dealt a severe blow, targeting the US battleships, which were considered the cornerstone of naval doctrine. In the Pacific Theatre, the United States engaged in a fierce battle with the formidable Imperial Japanese Navy, participating in a series of pivotal battles such as the Coral Sea, Midway, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. Despite the IJN's efforts to achieve a decisive victory, the US managed to avoid this outcome, thanks in part to increased industrial production. By the end of the war, the US Navy had grown to become the largest in the world.

On the western front, the Navy played a crucial role in supporting landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. In 1944, it played a significant part in the D-Day landings, the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. Written by an acknowledged expert and featuring extensive illustrations, including photographs, maps, and color artwork, this book provides a detailed look at the strategy, operations, and vessels of the US Navy during World War II.

\n Weight: 1276g\n
Dimension: 252 x 199 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472848048\n \n