Isbn: 9780062448514 - dead reckoning: the story of how johnny mitchell and his fighter pilots took on admiral yamamoto and avenged pearl harbor (17 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as"Operation Vengeance" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan'slarger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius whohad devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. ?AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL.? At7:58 a.m. on December 7, 1941, an officer at the Ford Island Command Centertyped what would become one of the most famous radio dispatches in history, asthe Japanese navy launched a surprise aerial assault on U.S. bases on Hawaii.In a little over two hours, more than 2,400 Americans were dead, propelling theU.S.?s entry into World War II.Dead Reckoning is the epic true story of the high-stakes operation undertakensixteen months later to avenge that deadly strike ? a longshot mission hatchedhastily at the U.S. base on Guadalcanal. Expertly crafting this "hunt forBin Laden"-style WWII story, NewYork Times bestselling author Dick Lehr recreates the tension-filled eventsleading up to the climactic clash in the South Pacific skies ? frontline momentsloaded with xenophobia, spycraft, sacrifice and broken hearts. Lehr goes behindthe scenes at Station Hypo on Hawaii, where U.S. Navy code breakers first discoveredexactly where and when to find Admiral Yamamoto, on April 18, 1943, and then chroniclesin dramatic detail the nerve-wracking mission to kill him. He focuses on ArmyAir Force Major John W. Mitchell, the ace fighter pilot from the tiny hamlet ofEnid, Mississippi who was tasked with conceiving a flight route, literally tothe second, for the only U.S. fighter plane on Guadalcanal capable of reachingYamamoto hundreds of miles away ? the new twin-engine P-38 Lightning with itsfabled ?cone of fire.?Given unprecedentedaccess to Mitchell?s personal papers and hundreds of private letters, Lehrreveals for the first time the full story of Mitchell?s wartime exploits up to theface-off with Yamamoto, along with those of key American pilots Mitchell chosefor the momentous mission: Rex Barber, Thomas Lanphier Jr., Besby Holmes, andRay Hine. The spotlight also shines on their enemy target ?Admiral Yamamoto,the enigmatic, charismatic commander in chief of Japan?s Combined Fleet, whosecomplicated feelings about the U.S.?he studied at Harvard?add rich complexity. Inthis way Dead Reckoning offers atonce a fast-paced recounting of a crucial turning point in the Pacific war and keenlydrawn portraits of its two main protagonists: Isoroku Yamamoto, the architectof Pearl Harbor, and John Mitchell, the architect of the Yamamoto?s demise.Dead Reckoning featuresblack-and-white photos throughout. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as"Operation Vengeance" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan'slarger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius whohad devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. ?AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL.? At7:58 a.m. on December 7, 1941, an officer at the Ford Island Command Centertyped what would become one of the most famous radio dispatches in history, asthe Japanese navy launched a surprise aerial assault on U.S. bases on Hawaii.In a little over two hours, more than 2,400 Americans were dead, propelling theU.S.?s entry into World War II.Dead Reckoning is the epic true story of the high-stakes operation undertakensixteen months later to avenge that deadly strike ? a longshot mission hatchedhastily at the U.S. base on Guadalcanal. Expertly crafting this "hunt forBin Laden"-style WWII story, NewYork Times bestselling author Dick Lehr recreates the tension-filled eventsleading up to the climactic clash in the South Pacific skies ? frontline momentsloaded with xenophobia, spycraft, sacrifice and broken hearts. Lehr goes behindthe scenes at Station Hypo on Hawaii, where U.S. Navy code breakers first discoveredexactly where and when to find Admiral Yamamoto, on April 18, 1943, and then chroniclesin dramatic detail the nerve-wracking mission to kill him. He focuses on ArmyAir Force Major John W. Mitchell, the ace fighter pilot from the tiny hamlet ofEnid, Mississippi who was tasked with conceiving a flight route, literally tothe second, for the only U.S. fighter plane on Guadalcanal capable of reachingYamamoto hundreds of miles away ? the new twin-engine P-38 Lightning with itsfabled ?cone of fire.?Given unprecedentedaccess to Mitchell?s personal papers and hundreds of private letters, Lehrreveals for the first time the full story of Mitchell?s wartime exploits up to theface-off with Yamamoto, along with those of key American pilots Mitchell chosefor the momentous mission: Rex Barber, Thomas Lanphier Jr., Besby Holmes, andRay Hine. The spotlight also shines on their enemy target ?Admiral Yamamoto,the enigmatic, charismatic commander in chief of Japan?s Combined Fleet, whosecomplicated feelings about the U.S.?he studied at Harvard?add rich complexity. Inthis way Dead Reckoning offers atonce a fast-paced recounting of a crucial turning point in the Pacific war and keenlydrawn portraits of its two main protagonists: Isoroku Yamamoto, the architectof Pearl Harbor, and John Mitchell, the architect of the Yamamoto?s demise.Dead Reckoning featuresblack-and-white photos throughout. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: DJ Very Good. 1st Edition.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. 2020. hardcover. . Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780062448514.…

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.13 inches. In Stock.