Setting Sun: A Critical Analysis of Japan's Employment of Naval Airpower in the Battle of the Coral Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781500722159)

The Battle of the Coral Sea, the first Naval engagement fought exclusively between Naval Air forces, was a pivotal battle of the war in the Pacific. Although considered a Japanese tactical victory, it was the beginning of the end of Japan's war effort. This analysis examines this decisive battle from the Japanese perspective. The criticalanalysis will include a summary of the reasons why the battle unfolded as it did, and willdraw conclusions as to how the Japanese may have been more successful both strategically and tactically in this key battle of World War II.

Author: Air Command and Staff College
ISBN-10: 1500722154
ISBN-13: 9781500722159
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2014
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d