Billede af bogens forside - Gamble in the Coral Sea

Gamble in the Coral Sea

af Michal A. Piegzik

Bog, Hardback, Engelsk, 2026

The bold initiative of Japan’s Combined Fleet to conquer Port Moresby from the sea led to the first aircraft carrier clash in history, known better as the Battle of the Coral Sea. This engagement unexpectedly became one of the pivotal points of the Pacific War's early stage, slowing the Japanese advance and influencing further developments. After the naval offensive in the Indian Ocean, the Kidō Butai maintained its high combat readiness in preparation for the decisive quest in the Central Pacif... (Læs mere)

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  • SprogEngelsk
  • IndbindingHardback
  • ISBN9781682479964
  • Udgivet1/01/2026
  • Udgivet afNaval Institute Press
  • Længde344 sider
  • ForfatterMichal A. Piegzik
  • GenreHistorie og samfund, Krige