The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific - Dan Lenson Novels 17

The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific is the 17th novel in the Dan Lenson series. It is a thrilling and action-packed tale of naval warfare in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.

Hunter Killer: The War with China - The Battle for the Central Pacific (Dan Lenson Novels Book 17)

by David Poyer

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2902 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	321 pages

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The novel opens with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Dan Lenson, a young naval officer, is assigned to the USS Arizona. He witnesses the devastation of the attack firsthand and vows to avenge the deaths of his shipmates.

Lenson is then assigned to the USS Enterprise, one of the most powerful aircraft carriers in the US Navy. He participates in the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the war in the Pacific. Lenson and his fellow sailors fight bravely, but the battle is a close-run thing. The Japanese are eventually defeated, but not without heavy losses on both sides.

After Midway, Lenson is assigned to the USS Hornet. He participates in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, another major naval battle in the Pacific. The Hornet is sunk in the battle, but Lenson and his crew are rescued.

Lenson is then assigned to the USS Essex. He participates in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history. The Japanese are decisively defeated in the battle, and the war in the Pacific is finally over.

The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific is a gripping and suspenseful novel that brings the horrors of war to life. Dan Lenson is a complex and compelling character, and the novel is full of action, adventure, and intrigue.

Characters

• Dan Lenson: A young naval officer who witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor firsthand and vows to avenge the deaths of his shipmates.
• Captain Marc Mitscher: The commanding officer of the USS Hornet. Mitscher is a brilliant strategist and a fearless leader.
• Admiral William Halsey: The commander of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet. Halsey is a controversial figure, but he is also one of the most successful naval commanders in history.
• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto: The commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Yamamoto is a brilliant strategist and a formidable opponent.

Themes

• The horrors of war
• The importance of courage and sacrifice
• The power of leadership
• The futility of war

Historical Context

The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific is set during World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history. The war began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. The United States entered the war in 1941 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The war ended in 1945 with the defeat of Germany and Japan.

The Battle for the Central Pacific was a major naval campaign fought between the United States and Japan from 1942 to 1945. The campaign was fought for control of the central Pacific Ocean, and it was one of the most important campaigns of the war. The United States eventually won the campaign, and it gained control of the central Pacific.

Reception

The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific has received positive reviews from critics. Publishers Weekly called the novel "a gripping and suspenseful tale of naval warfare in the Pacific Ocean during World War II." Booklist called the novel "an action-packed and exciting tale of courage and sacrifice."

The War With China: The Battle For The Central Pacific is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that brings the horrors of war to life. Dan Lenson is a complex and compelling character, and the novel is full of action, adventure, and intrigue. The novel is also a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into one of the most important naval campaigns of World War II.

Hunter Killer: The War with China - The Battle for the Central Pacific (Dan Lenson Novels Book 17)

by David Poyer

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2902 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	321 pages

FREE