The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 Free Audiobook Download by James D. Hornfischer


James D. Hornfischer's book The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 follows a small number of ships that are part of a task force led by ship USS Chicago during World War Two. The author focuses on the USS Chicago and its captain, Arthur McCafferty. The first part of the book details how McCafferty and his crew arrive in Tulagi, an island in the Solomon Islands. After leaving Tulagi for Guadalcanal, McCafferty is tasked with leading a group of Marine Raiders to take control of Tassafaronga Point, which would be crucial for future operations on Guadalcanal.

America is at war in the Pacific and it's time to show the Japanese what they're up against. In this book, James D. Hornfischer tells the story of America's victory over the Japanese in World War II, focusing on the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

America was at total war in the Pacific during World War II. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was fought in October of 1944 as Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet launched a massive strike on Japan's Southern home islands. It is the largest naval battle in history and its outcome hastened Japan's surrender just six months later. This is a detailed oral history of this pivotal event, complete with first person accounts from those who were there.

In The Fleet at Flood Tide, James D. Hornfisch goes over the controversial battle of Tarawa. In 1943, American forces invaded the Marshall Islands in order to conquer the Japanese Empire. Japan was fighting for its life on three fronts and was expected to be defeated. However, people were skeptical about what would happen when American forces landed on the island of Tarawa.

James D. Hornfischer's "The Fleet at Flood Tide" is a detailed account of the United States' involvement in World War II's Pacific theater. It covers America's involvement during World War II, starting with the December 7th surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and ending with General Douglas MacArthur's landing on the island of Leyte in 1944.

In The Fleet at Flood Tide, author James D. Hornfischer tells the story of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Pacific during World War II. This battle was part of a series of battles that began with the attack on Pearl Harbor and ended with victory for the United States. In his book, Hornfischer talks about many different aspects of this battle, including how it was one of many events that helped shape America's transition from isolationism to interventionism.

Published Date 2016-10-25
Duration 23 hours 16 minutes
Author James D. Hornfischer
Narrated Pete Larkin
Reviews
(8 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Biography & Memoir
Parent Category Military

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