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Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II
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Barrett Tillman, Stephen Coonts (Foreword by)
The true story of one of the greatest and most decisive conflicts in the history of naval warfare-from an award-winning author. In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets made their way through the Philippine Sea, both hoping to take control of the vital Marianas Islands. When they met, they embarked upon a naval engagement that escalated ...
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Pandora's Legion
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Harold Coyle, Barrett Tillman
This first novel in an explosive new series envisions a new type of war that is being fought by private paramilitary companies at the beck and call of the highest bidder--and Strategic Solutions, Inc. is among the best.
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Prometheus's Child
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Harold Coyle, Barrett Tillman
In an explosive new series by "New York Times" bestseller Coyle and noted military author Tillman, warfare takes on a new dimension as battles are fought by private paramilitary companies hired by the highest bidder, and Strategic Solutions, Inc., is among the best.
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Vulcan's Fire
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Harold Coyle, Barrett Tillman
Abandoned by their own government and working for a master they cannot trust, the men and women of Strategic Solutions, Inc., come up against their most dangerous enemy yet in conflict-torn Lebanon.
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Corsair: The F4u in World War II and Korea
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Barrett Tillman
This is the remarkable story of a plane which became a legend - a sleek aircraft with bent wings which was a day fighter and a night fighter, a dive bomber and a reconnaissance plane, and which flew both land-based and carrier-based missions.
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Wildcat Aces of World War 2
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Barrett Tillman, Chris Davey (Illustrator)
Focuses on the American air aces who flew the Grumman Wildcat in America's hasty defence against the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. This book covers the bloody battles at Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal, and examines in detail their tactics and their secrets of survival and success.
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Hellcat Aces of World War 2
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Barrett Tillman, Mark Styling (Illustrator)
Described as a rugged, dependable workhorse of a fighter, this book examines the US-built Hellcat, which went on to achieve a kill-to-loss ratio of 8 to 1. The Hellcat was the chosen plane of over 250 US Navy aces.
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Pushing the Envelope: The Career of Fighter Ace and Test Pilot Marion Carl
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Marion E Carl, Maj., Barrett Tillman
First published in 1994, this stirring autobiography of a fighter and test pilot takes readers full throttle through Carl's imposing list of "firsts." Beginning with his World War II career, he gained such commendations as first Marine Corps ace, among the first Marines ever to fly a helicopter, and first Marine to land aboard an aircraft carrier. ...
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The Dauntless Dive Bomber of World War Two
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Barrett Tillman
The Douglas aircraft plant received an order for 144 SBD dive bombers in April of 1939. As was the custom with Douglas products, an alliterative name was chosen for the SBD. The Army's B-23 bomber was to become known as the Dragon and the TBD torpedo plane became the Devastator. And so it was for the SBD, which later became popularly known as the ...
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Above and Beyond: The Aviation Medals of Honor
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Barrett Tillman
From 1918 to 1972 over 100 American aviators received the United States' highest military decoration. Through a combination of interviews with the surviving fliers and in-depth research, Tillman presents the incredibly valiant and inspiring stories behind the medals and in many cases sets the "official record" straight.
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U.S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of WWII
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Robert L Lawson, Barrett Tillman
With their stout airframes, innovative airbrakes and near-vertical dive capabilities, U.S. Navy torpedo and dive bombers rendered Japanese deck gunners nearly defenseless and played a crucial role in Allied victory. Remarkable period color photography and quotes and anecdotes from pilots and crewmembers relate the stories behind Navy dive bombers. ...
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Victory
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Barrett Tillman (Contributions by), Stephen Coonts (Editor), Ralph Peters (Contributions by)
A stirring tribute to the Greatest Generation of Americans, "Victory" brings together the finest military fiction writers in the world with short novels of courage, skill, daring and sacrifice.
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Lemay
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Barrett Tillman, Tom Weiner (Read by)
Part of the "Great Generals Series", this title features the controversial command and strategies of the Air Force Chief of Staff.
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On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War Ove
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Barrett Tillman, John Nichols
This vivid--and sometimes shocking--book contains candid personal narrative as well as statistical data and in-depth historical analysis. It clearly details, as never before, the role of American airpower prior to the fall of Saigon.
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Brassey's D-Day Encyclopedia: The Normandy Invasion A-Z
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Barrett Tillman
With hundreds of entries, this work is an indispensable reference tool for history buffs and interesting browsing for readers who want to know more about D-Day and the Normandy Invasion of World War II.
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U.S. Navy Fighters of WW II
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Barrett Tillman, Barett Tillman, Bob Lawson
Rare original colour photographs from the er a and a historically exacting text depict these legendary ai rcraft and their squadrons as they attempt to impede the enc roaching Japanese Imperial Navy. '
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Victory - Volume 1: Call to Arms
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David Hagberg, Barrett Tillman, Stephen Coonts (Editor)
A collection of original World War II stories includes contributions by such authors as Ralph Peters, David Hagberg, and Harold Robbins.
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TBF/TBM Avenger Units of World War 2
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Barrett Tillman, Tom Tullis (Illustrator)
The Grumman Avenger, in service from 1942, meted out severe retribution on the Japanese fleet thanks to a bomb bay large enough to carry the Navy's biggest torpedo. This detailed text presents scale drawings of the plane with crews explaining their experiences in battle in the Pacific.
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What We Need: Extravagance and Shortages in America's Military
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Barrett Tillman
Despite the longest period in American history without a major war, the U.S. military continues obtaining extremely expensive weapon systems that it seldom if ever uses: advanced fighters, stealth bombers, "boomer " submarines, ballistic missiles, and wastes millions on unproven systems like the Star Wars Defense Initiative. Why, then, do soldiers ...
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Hellcat, the F6F in World War II
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Barrett Tillman
The Hellcat's extensive combat role is fully documented with a wealth of previously unpublished photos and carefully researched information from squadron histories, combat action reports, and other official documents.
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MIG Master: The Story of the F-8 Crusader
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Barrett Tillman
An operational history of one of the most capable, versatile, and long-lived aircraft in naval aviation history. Includes the F-8's entire history, from its years of design in the early 1950's to its retirement from the U.S. Navy in 1986.
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Warriors
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Barrett Tillman
Set in the skies above the explosive Middle East, Warriors is a high-tech, high-velocity novel of air combat and the men who fly the sleek killing machines.
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Dauntless: Novel of Midway and Guadalcanal
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Before Stealth . . . before Phantom . . . before Intruder . . . there was Dauntless. Barrett Tillman adds historical authenticity and military accuracy to the the heroes-and-hardware genre of Clancy and Coonts to take readers back to the summer of 1942 and the battles between the new Dauntless dive bomber and the victory-minded Japanese.
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Alpha Bravo Delta Guide to the U.S. Airforce
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Frederick M Franks, General, Jr., Barrett Tillman
A complete overview of the U.S. Air Force-from the origins and complete histories to the battles and weaponry. Here are comprehensive accounts and descriptions of the battles, weaponry, and personnel, from the enlisted man to the top-ranking officers-featuring fascinating detail on the bloodiest battles, the greatest successes and most ...
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The Sixth Battle
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Barrett Tillman
Hi-tech military action from the bestselling author of Warriors. In a new era of instability, the Soviet Union has become the Union of Eurasian Republics, South Africa is prey to UER-sponsored invaders, and the former policeman to the world, Uncle Sam, is called out of "retirement" to bring his most potent air, sea, and land power to bear on a ...
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