Summary, Analysis & Review of James D. Hornfischer's The Fleet at Flood Tide

Summary, Analysis & Review of James D. Hornfischer’s The Fleet at Flood Tide by Instaread

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James D. Hornfischer’s The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 is a history of the Pacific naval battles that led to American victory at the end of World War II. The book focuses primarily on battles under the aegis of Admiral Raymond Spruance including the invasion of Truk, the invasion of the Marianas Islands, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. It includes personal stories and perspectives in its narrative history, such as those of Shizuko Miura, a Japanese nurse in Saipan, and Draper Kauffman, a demolitions expert who organized an amphibious demolition team.

Spruance made his name at the Battle of Midway in 1942 when he defeated the Japanese and turned the course of the war in the Pacific. Spruance was criticized for failing to pursue fleeing Japanese ships at Midway, but his caution and discretion prevented the fleet from making itself vulnerable …

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Inside this Summary, Analysis & Review of James D. Hornfischer’s The Fleet at Flood Tide by Instaread:

· Overview of the Book

· Important People

· Key Takeaways

· Analysis of Key Takeaways

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