A Dawn Like Thunder, Robert J. Mrazek
A Dawn Like Thunder, Robert J. Mrazek
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A Dawn Like Thunder
The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight

Author: Robert J. Mrazek

Narrator: Dick Hill

Unabridged: 15 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/08/2008

Synopsis

One of the great untold stories of World War II finally comes to light in this thrilling account of the members of Torpedo Squadron Eight and their heroic efforts in helping an outmatched U.S. fleet win critical victories at Midway and Guadalcanal. These thirty-five American men—many flying outmoded aircraft—changed the course of history, going on to become the war's most decorated naval air squadron, while suffering the heaviest losses in U.S. naval aviation history.

Robert J. Mrazek paints moving portraits of the men in the squadron and exposes a shocking cover-up that cost many lives. Filled with thrilling scenes of battle, betrayal, and sacrifice, A Dawn Like Thunder is destined to become a classic in the literature of World War II.

About Robert J. Mrazek

Robert J. Mrazek is a navy veteran and former congressman from the North Shore of Long Island. While in Washington, he authored a number of pieces of landmark legislation. Since his retirement from Congress, Mrazek has served on the boards of several companies and charitable organizations, including ten years as chairman of the Washington-based Alaska Wilderness League. He has authored several works of historical fiction, including Stonewall's Gold, The Deadly Embrace, and Unholy Fire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on May 06, 2013

"A Dawn Like Thunder" is about one of my favorite historical subjects, the Battle of Midway during WWII. These are the facts as history had taught me. On 4 June 1942, just five months and change after Pearl Harbor the Japanese made an attempt to take Midway Island in a gambit to draw out and destroy......more

Goodreads review by Spad53 on April 28, 2024

If I’d known how good this one was, I’d have read it years ago. I didn’t think anything new could be written about the Battle of Midway. How wrong I was, when you think about Torpedo 8, you think of the charge of the light brigade like attack where everyone died. In fact three survived and two of th......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on February 02, 2009

Almost like Band of Brothers, this author personalizes the heroes who changed history with sacrifice and luck. Many key facts from interviews and research create an interesting time line in our history.......more

Goodreads review by Martin on February 21, 2021

Well researched, providing great color and detail on the lives and experiences of the pilots of this most decorated unit, which fought at Midway and Guadalcanal. Provides a real feel for the men and their experiences and relationships, as well as clear descriptions of their amazing accomplishments.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on March 27, 2009

This book is actually misnamed. It should be subtitled "The COMPLETE Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight". Most history buffs know about the debacle of VT-8 at the Battle of Midway, but that's usually the extent of it. This excellent book describes Torpedo 8 and its personnel before, during, and after t......more

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