Sea of Thunder
by Evan Thomas
"Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign, 1941-1945"
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Sea of Thunder by Evan Thomas
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Pacific
Page Count:
414
Published Date:
2006
ISBN13:
9780743252218
Summary
Sea of Thunder chronicles the final major naval campaign of World War II through the perspectives of four commanders: American Admiral William Halsey, Japanese Admiral Takeo Kurita, and kamikaze pilots on both sides. Evan Thomas examines the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, the largest naval battle in history, exploring the strategic decisions, personal motivations, and cultural differences that shaped this decisive Pacific engagement. The book combines military history with intimate portraits of leadership under extreme pressure, revealing how these commanders navigated the chaos and moral complexities of modern naval warfare.
