Clash of the Carriers

The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II

By: Barrett Tillman, Stephen Coonts

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

The incredible true story of the most spectacular aircraft-carrier battle in history - World War II's Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.

In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets made their way toward one another in the Philippine Sea. Their common objective: the strategically vital Marianas Islands.

During two days of brutal combat, the American and Japanese carriers dueled, launching wave after wave of fighters and bombers against one another. By day and night, hundreds of planes filled the skies. When it was over, the men of the American Fifth Fleet had claimed more than 400 aerial-combat victories, and three Japanese carriers lay on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Here is the true account of those great and terrible days - by those who were there, in the thick of the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Drawing upon numerous interviews with American and Japanese veterans as well as official sources, Clash of the Carriers is an unforgettable testimonial to the bravery of those who fought and those who died in a battle that will never be forgotten.

©2005 Barrett Tillman (P)2018 Tantor

Very good read

Well written, Great story, excellent narrative. Looking forward to listening to it again very entertaining & educational

Rasping voice.

Great information on America's current status, great piece of history. The rasping voice of Joe Barrett makes it difficult to listen to.

WELL DONE!!

A great job. Great individual stories combined with an excellent analysis of the larger picture. Gives a good insight into the Japanese perspective.

full of exciting information!

A book that tells all the historical details of the great Marianas Turkey Shoot in June 1944 and all the brave Navy airmen that took part in the battle along with the carriers themselves, they're crew & commanders. I very much enjoyed this listen!

inlighting

very clearley told and easy to nderstand felt like was ondeck very informing and clear

For the lover of naval warfare

An excellent book that covers the details of operations. Great detail as to the individual pilots, Commanders and the overall battlefield.

The narrator is not as dynamic as you might wish but still if you are into the history you can see pass that.

great book

excellent detailed historical account of this battle. Well documented and written. highly recommend this book

Detailed history

I enjoyed this detailed recount of this part of the World War II Pacific Navel Battles

Nice description of the Flat Top clashes

Very well read. I especially enjoyed the well-used descriptive adjectives throughout the book on any and all topics. This painted a very clear picture for the listener. The author pulls no punches in describing lash, ship, or people.

OUTSTANDING BOOK!!

Extremely well researhsed book. I've been a WW II buff for more than 50 years and learned details I had never heard before. Great job!!