Clash of the Carriers

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

By: Barrett Tillman, Stephen Coonts - Foreword

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

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.

Very good read

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

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