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Author Kehn, Donald M., 1953- author.

Title In the highest degree tragic : the sacrifice of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet in the East Indies during World War II / Donald M. Kehn Jr.

Publication Info. Lincoln : Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press, [2017]
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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. Prewar: Hart Assumes Command; 2. As Is: The Asiatic Fleet at War's Outbreak; 3. Manila Abandoned: South from the Philippines; 4. Birth of a Nasty, Brutish, and Short Life: abda Is Formed; 5. Overtures in Blood and Oil: Tarakan and Balikpapan; 6. First Sortie of the Striking Force: Flores Sea; 7. Abortive Efforts East and West: Bangka Strait Sortie and Timor Relief Convoy; 8. Axidents, Surprisals, and Terrifications: The Battle of Badoeng Strait; 9. Disaster at Darwin: The Fate of Peary.
10. Six Days to Oblivion: The Langley Episode11. Chaos and Night: The Battle of the Java Sea; 12. A Death So Valiant and True: The Last Fight of Perth and Houston; 13. They Fled to Bliss or Woe: The End of the Game; 14. Post Diem: In the Highest Degree Tragic; Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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Subject United States. Navy. Asiatic Fleet -- History.
United States. Navy. Asiatic Fleet.
History.
World War (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 -- East Indies.
Chronological Term 1939-1945
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
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