Vengeance Strikes the Blow A Novel of the Battle of Midway eBook G Alvin Simons
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Thach used his slight height advantage to roll into a beam run on the Nakajima’s right side. He powered the F4F in low and steady, allowing himself the best chance of striking the target. Breath held, he anticipated the aircraft crossing in front of his plane’s nose and prepared the deflection shot. His finger squeezed the trigger a fraction of a second before his prey zipped past. Flickering streams of .50-caliber tracers arced gracefully through the air, curving into the target streaking by. Staccato ropes of steel-jacketed lead ripped into the Nakajima’s uncovered fuselage, blowing large pieces free. The enemy plane rolled over slightly as the slugs chewed into it, exposing its far side to damage. The F4F vibrated and slowed with the kickback from the hammering Brownings. Thach continued raking the enemy plane until it cleared his field of fire.
Completing his pass, Thach turned back to look. The Nakajima’s left wing blazed, the intense heat and flame melting away the outer covering and exposing the frame. The enemy plane wobbled and dipped and then straightened out. He watched in frustrated admiration as the enemy pilot struggled to complete his run and succeeded in releasing his torpedo. Thach cursed, thinking, what do I have to do to stop this guy? Flame his aircraft, destroy a wing, and he still drops his fish. What drives a man so?
June 4, 1942, amidst the Pacific Ocean northwest of a tiny atoll named Midway, fighting rages. By day's end, one dominant naval power reaches and ebbs from the high-water mark of its existence. The other strives toward mastering the world's oceans as it does today. The Battle of Midway was more than a contest of two nations' wills; it was a contest of man's will over uncontrollable circumstances.
This novel delves into and beyond historical fact, offering an insight into the complex personalities of several of the battle participants on both sides. The novel is not just about the combat, but also the effect of combat on the men caught up in its crucible. For some, this day serves as a turning point, altering and shaping their futures. Others find their end in an unmarked grave beneath deep Pacific waters. These pages describe the thrilling, terrifying action as experienced by the men involved.
If December 7, 1941 stands as the Day of Infamy in the American consciousness, then June 4, 1942 is the Day of Retribution.
The historical facts are between these covers.
So is the rest of the story.
Vengeance Strikes the Blow A Novel of the Battle of Midway eBook G Alvin Simons
I didn't expect too much enjoyment from this book as I have read 5 books and seen the movie at least 3 times on the Battle Of Midway. What made this book so different is the author let the characters do the talking. Since these men died many years ago you wonder how he knew what they were saying or thinking? For this to happen, he had to have studied each character for some time. This is a new way to write History, and I was happy with every page. A great read.Product details
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Vengeance Strikes the Blow A Novel of the Battle of Midway eBook G Alvin Simons Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyable account of one of the War's critical battles giving life to the participants and telling the stour clearly. Highly recommend it to any readers interested in the War in the Pacific.
This novel gives a humanizing element to the Battle of Midway. The cast of characters includes people from both sides of the conflict. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about the early war in the Pacific.
I am a retired CAPT ,USN,and I enjoyed very much to read this book about Midway, well written,well documented ,accurate in naval and naval aviation terms,good read for an old sailor
As a student of ww2, I have always tried to find out as much as possible. I purchased this book to learn and be entertained.
This was an excellent story interwoven from actual fighters that was very hard to put down. BRAVO!
Probably one of the best characterizations of the battle of Midway and the individuals involved that I have ever read. In my opinion, historical novels are the best way to approach historical military events. They help to flesh out the characters involved, and I believe that they lead to a better overall understanding of the events being portrayed.
Excellent book. I have read numerous books about the battle for Midway but this is the best for the detailed planning by both sides. It reads like fiction but apparently is the true historical account. A must read for those who like military history or just a good war novel.
An interesting historical novel that parallels most of the historical books that I have read on Midway. This was a good insight into the possible thoughts of many of the people involved in this heroic effort. Today we don't appreciate the sacrifices that were made by the military during the second world war. So many of these heroes knew they were going to die long before the actual moment, but did not hesitate to do their duty and then some. Very good reading.
I didn't expect too much enjoyment from this book as I have read 5 books and seen the movie at least 3 times on the Battle Of Midway. What made this book so different is the author let the characters do the talking. Since these men died many years ago you wonder how he knew what they were saying or thinking? For this to happen, he had to have studied each character for some time. This is a new way to write History, and I was happy with every page. A great read.
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