US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941-42

Mark Stille provides an expert historical account of the US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941-42 in this detailed volume 1. This history examines the crucial six months between the attack on Pearl Harbor and the decisive victory at Midway. Stille assesses how the fleet responded to the initial disaster, focusing on carrier raids and the offensive efforts of the US submarine service. The narrative explores how the Navy secured vital sea communications between the United States and Australia while halting Japanese advances in the South Pacific.

This history includes extensive illustrations, maps, and 3D diagrams to clarify complex naval operations. The book analyzes the intelligence and logistics capabilities that allowed the Pacific Fleet to challenge the Japanese advantage. By examining both the strengths and the technical weaknesses of the fleet, US Navy Pacific Fleet 1941-42 illustrates how a crippled force successfully turned the tide of the war.