A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight

One of the great untold stories of World War II finally comes to light in this thrilling account of Torpedo Squadron Eight and their heroic efforts in helping an outmatched U.S. fleet win critical victories at Midway and Guadalcanal. These 35 American men--many flying outmoded aircraft--changed the course of history, going on to become the war's most decorated naval air squadron, while suffering the heaviest losses in U.S. naval aviation history.
Mrazek paints moving portraits of the men in the squadron, and exposes a shocking cover-up that cost many lives. Filled with thrilling scenes of battle, betrayal, and sacrifice, A DAWN LIKE THUNDERis destined to become a classic in the literature of World War II. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-14-2009; Incredibly true story that will stay with you forever!; This is the best WWII naval aviation book I have ever read depicting the torpedo bomber aviator sacrifices made during the air battles over Midway and Guadalcanal. It is extensively and thoroughly researched with all assertions and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-14-2009; Midway and Guadalcanal from the Cockpit of a Torpedo Plane; I can't add much to the reviews of others. This is a compelling history of the exploits of a single squadron of naval aviators during the Second World War. The author does an excellent job of creating detailed portraits of the pilots and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-28-2009; Midway, the story on a personal level; To all the other rave reviews here, I can only add this. Having read many books on the Battle of Midway, "A Dawn Like Thunder" brought out a new dimension I've not seen before. Probably because Mrazek used so many intimate sources, the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-25-2009; The Story Stands on Its Own; Truth is sooo much better than fiction and a novelist couldn't have made up a more fantastic story. The people and personalities are brought to life, making you feel like you knew them (I found out that my father's brother knew one of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-14-2009; Incredibly true story that will stay with you forever!; This is the best WWII naval aviation book I have ever read depicting the torpedo bomber aviator sacrifices made during the air battles over Midway and Guadalcanal. It is extensively and thoroughly researched with all assertions and...; read full review | report as inappropriate