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The narrative form was unique and very true to life.

Revisado: 04-14-24

I greatly enjoyed the format of this audio book, mixing real audio of the participants and historical information turned the sometimes basic facts into an immersing experience. Highly recommended.

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Exceptionally Good!

Revisado: 12-17-22

Start to finish enjoyment. The life of aboard an aircraft carrier and an F-14 squadron. Well written by someone who was there. The narration was excellent as well. I can't wait to listen to the follow on books. Well done!

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Throughly enjoyed this book.

Revisado: 02-08-22

As a longtime student of the Battle of Midway, I throughly enjoyed this book. Fictionalized only in the dialog, the history of this great battle is spot on. The characters are real, and the times and places are real. Mr. Miller puts you in the Ready Room, The cockpits, on the bridge, and in the crew spaces of these great ships. You will not regret listening to this book if you know a little or a lot about The Battle of Midway. Highly Recommended!

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Exceptional

Revisado: 08-25-21

if you are able to only read one book on the Naval battles of Guadalcanal this is the one. Yes, there are other more complete works on the Guadalcanal Campaign, Richard Frank's Guadalcanal is foremost, but none match James Hornfischer's Neptune's Inferno. Highly recommended.

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Another first class work by Thomas Cleaver.

Revisado: 07-10-21

A first class read. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver knows his stuff and puts out a very readable and interesting work. I appreciated the details that were included about the important air battles over a d around Rabaul. He brings to life this little known aspect of WW2 in the Pacific.

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Enjoyed the story but not the narration

Revisado: 06-15-21

A continuation of the author's story of the Guadalcanal Campaign in 1942 and '43. The story is pretty good and well known. This time it is for someone looking to become more familiar with the operations around Guadalcanal in 1942 and '43. The narration was substandard. One recurring theme was the mis-pronunciatan of the ship's name, USS HELENA, named for the City of Helena Montana not the womans name. There are odd mid sentence breaks or breaks within words. Overall the book does a good job of presenting a story of the tribulations and frustrations for both sides during the Guadalcanal Campaig Get a map handy to be familiar with all of the unique named.

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Essential reading for Naval Aviation enthusiasts

Revisado: 04-15-21

I couldn't put it away. I consumed this book in a few days. No wasted filler here. Dan Pedersen describes his Naval Aviation career from enlistment to retirement as Captain of the carrier USS Ranger. His description of the formation of TOPGUN during 1968 and '69 is a case study in leadership and how a "Can Do" attitude can transform an organization. This is essential reading for anyone interested in jet fighter combat.

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A compelling look at Topgun.

Revisado: 04-12-21

Loved it. Well worth the time invested. The author speaks from experience and training as he describes his journey from an F-14 Tomcat RIO in the Fleet to his time as a Topgun student expanding skills. Later he becomes one of the elite Topgun instructors as he shares what it's like to be among the elite of Topgun.

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Outstanding in every way.

Revisado: 10-22-20

Another excellent book from one of the very best. From start to finish this book was compelling. Author Barrett examines the origins and execution of the air campaign against Japan in 1944 and '45. From India and China to the vast Pacific this is a thorough study of the last year of the air campaign against the Japanese Empire. Highly recommended.

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Monumental

Revisado: 09-15-20

I learned so much. No better work on the origins of the Pacific War. Simply a monumental work. I cannot wait for Mr. Frank's next volume.

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