Specifications
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764358623 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764358626 |
| Book Subtitle | From The Doolittle Raid And Midway To Santa Cruz |
| Book Description | USS Hornet (CV 8), made famous through its launching of the 16 US Army B 25 Mitchell bombers flown by Jimmy Doolittle's raiders in the first US strike on Japan in May 1942, was the third and last Yorktown class aircraft carrier completed. Serving the US Navy for just over one year, the warship had a brief yet heroic life. This volume explores Hornet's construction, wartime activities (including the Battle of Midway), and ultimate sinking during the Battle of Santa Cruz in October 1942 through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. This clarity and the large size of many of the photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout its short history. |
| About the Author | David Doyle is a Canadian Plains Research Fellow and a retired First Nations school principal. He has archived the oral and print history of the Northwest. Given a Cree name and twice recognized as an Honorary Metis (Honore Jaxon II), Doyle continues his work seeking justice for the Northwest leader Louis Riel through exoneration and reconciliation with Canada and Canadians. He makes his home in Powell River, B. C. |
| Language | English |
| Author | David Doyle |
| Publication Date | 28-Nov-19 |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
Uss Hornet (Cv-8): From The Doolittle Raid And Midway To Santa Cruz hardcover english - 28-Nov-19
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