"A history of aircraft carrier battles in the Pacific Ocean during World War II includes the eyewitness accounts of Japanese and Americans." -- Amazon.com.

The racial slur in the contents note is transcribed from the work. Wartime works reflect social prejudices of the time. Users should be aware that these slurs may be found throughout the work.

A telling blow -- "When war breaks out, they look for the sons of bitches." -- The Prince of Wales and Repulse sunk -- Stunned by the disaster -- "Hit the Japs at every opportunity." -- The Battle of the Coral Sea -- The thach weave -- The Battle of Midway -- A profound lesson in the tenacity of Japan's foot soldiers -- "The hottest potato they ever handed me!" -- The slaughter of Japanese troops was sickening to behold -- A master plan for Japan's defeat -- "Splash six! Going for seven!" -- "Turn on the lights!" -- A clever plan -- "What the hell's the matter with you?" -- A lesson about airpower -- Open season -- Tolerating the intolerable.