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Wade McClusky and the Battle of Midway
- Author
- David Rigby
- Narrator
- Keith MacKechnie
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 5 August 2021
- Run Time
- 11 hours 59 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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, but his story has never been told – until now.
It was Wade McClusky who remained calm when the Japanese fleet was not where it was expected to be. It was he who made the counterintuitive choice to then search to the north instead of to the south. It was also McClusky who took the calculated risk of continuing to search even though his bombers were low on fuel and may not have enough to make it back to the Enterprise. 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.
This book is the story of exactly the right man being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Wade McClusky was that man and this is his story.
Critics Review
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A thoroughly good read.
Aeroplane Monthly
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This is an essential read for anyone interested in Midway or naval aviation.
NYMAS Review
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Rigby tells an exciting tale with action coming in right away in the first chapters.
New York Journal of Books
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I found the narrative engaging, especially the exceptional detail in which the author sets up the various engagements and the unexpected difficulties with radio communication, drawing me deeper into every chapter. I became completely invested in this ambitious yet modest officer, pilot, and commander. This book is truly the story of the right man being in the right place at the right time, ultimately bringing about the victory of the Battle of Midway.
Flight Journal
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[Rigby’s] biography provides a fresh perspective on one of history’s most famous battles.
Aviation History
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This is a sweeping history, but the author is well-equipped to tell it, having written a number of aviation titles previously. This new work continues his tradition of engaging storytelling, in-depth research, and an ability to make a broad subject accessible and relatable to the reader. The book admirably compiles the history of the Far East Air Forces into one useful volume.
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Details
- Author
- David Rigby
- Narrator
- Keith MacKechnie
- Duration
- 11 hours 59 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 August 2021
- ISBN
- 9781472853530
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Biography: historical, political and military, Second World War, Battles / military campaigns, True war and combat stories, Military veterans, Air forces and warfare, Naval forces and warfare
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Wade McClusky and the Battle of Midway by David Rigby, read by Keith MacKechnie.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, but his story has never been told – until now.It was Wade McClusky who remained calm when the Japanese fleet was not where it was expected to be. It was he who made the counterintuitive choice to then search to the north instead of to the south. It was also McClusky who took the calculated risk of continuing to search even though his bombers were low on fuel and may not have enough to make it back to the Enterprise. 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.This book is the story of exactly the right man being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Wade McClusky was that man and this is his story.
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