Wade McClusky and the Battle of Midway

During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, US Navy dive bomber pilot Wade McClusky proved himself to be one of the greatest pilots and combat leaders in American history by remaining calm when the Japanese fleet was not where it was expected to be, making the counterintuitive choice to search to the north instead of the south, and taking the calculated risk of continuing to search even though his bombers were low on fuel. His ability to remain calm under enormous pressure played a huge role in the US Navy winning this decisive victory that turned the tide of war in the Pacific.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 26 November 2020
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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During the pivotal Battle of Midway in June 1942, the United States Navy dive bomber pilot Wade McClusky emerged as one of the greatest aviators and combat leaders in American history. However, his remarkable tale has remained untold until now. It was McClusky who maintained his composure when the Japanese fleet deviated from its anticipated position. Instead of following the conventional wisdom of searching to the south, he made the bold decision to venture north. Furthermore, McClusky exhibited calculated risk by continuing his search even though his bombers were running low on fuel and might not have sufficient fuel to return to the Enterprise. His unwavering ability to remain calm amidst immense pressure played a pivotal role in securing the United States Navy's decisive victory, which marked a significant turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II. This book chronicles the remarkable story of precisely the right individual being in precisely the right place at precisely the right time. Wade McClusky was that individual, and this is his remarkable journey.

\n Weight: 542g\n
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472848239\n \n