Blunting the Spear
Narrated by Christopher Douyard
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Length
- 8 hrs 7 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
In "Blunting the Spear," Robert C. Stern delves into the pivotal months following Pearl Harbor, when the outcome of the Pacific War hung in the balance. Spanning from December 1941 to April 1942, the book explores early carrier operations and surface battles, showcasing how both the US Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy adapted to fast-paced air-sea combat amidst logistical challenges. Featuring key figures like commanders Wilson Brown and William "Bull" Halsey, as well as aviators like Edward "Butch" O'Hare, Stern highlights the critical moments and decisions that shaped the early campaigns of this tumultuous conflict.
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