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TBD Devastator Units of the US Navy (Osprey Combat Aircraft 20) Paperback – August 25, 2000

by Barrett Tillman (Author), Tom Tullis (Illustrator)

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Osprey's title examining the TBD Devastator Units' short-lived participation in World War II (1939-1945). The first monoplane aircraft ordered by the US Navy for carrier operations, the Douglas TBD Devastator was designed to fulfil a requirement for a new torpedo bomber. Just 129 were built, and when it entered service it was the most modern aircraft of its type anywhere in the world. Its only real taste of action came on 4 June 1942 in the pivotal Battle of Midway, when 35 were shot down in a clash with Japanese A6M Zero fighters. The aircraft was replaced by the Grumman Avenger weeks later.

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Osprey's Combat series combines the best archival photography available with specially commissioned artworks and first hand accounts, making these books favourites amongst historians, modellers and aviation enthusiasts everywhere.

About the Author

Barrett Tillman is the world's most prolific US naval aviation author, having published over two-dozen titles on the World War 2 period alone. He has written numerous books for Osprey in recent years, and he is currently working on several future projects too.

Series: Combat Aircraft (Book 20)
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (July 31, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1841760250
ISBN-13: 978-1841760254
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A great book!

ByChrison February 7, 2016

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Great book on the TBD! Amazing history. Great profile section!

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ByChrison January 8, 2011

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Never received this item from seller, The Book Depository, New Jersey.
Received email that book was sent 2 days after order with expected arrival date.
Date came and went, Contacted seller and they gave me a different ship date than
orginally. Still Have not received Book and recieved refund from seller and purchased through Amazon.com direct for slightly more, but don't regret paying more now.

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Short but sweet.

Bygameplayeron March 8, 2007

Format: Paperback

I've read 3 books that review the history of the TBD in the U.S. Navy, and got the same general feeling from them all: why is this book so short? We're talking about the first monoplane that was ever accepted by the Navy for service, and was a major contributor to pre-war naval aviation's attack doctrine. Further, the sacrifices made by the aircrew who flew the TBD in combat through June 1942 deserves volumes written about them to help us remember what happened.

Barrett Tillman's book is very good, but I feel the subject deserves a larger work. I was impressed with the photos of men like Lem Massey, Gene Lindsey, Art Ely, and etc., but seeing them brought this feeling up in me all the more.

I do recommend Mr. Tillman's book as an excellent effort overall- many people may feel as if my complaints about the shortness of an otherwise fine work is nothing more than a quibble- but I do feel the subject is worthy of the extra effort.

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Devastating

ByNothingnesson September 22, 2005

Format: Paperback

This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of aviation during World War 2. The men that operated the TBD Devastators are fine examples of heroes. Mr. Tillman's brilliant book need be given high honors for the rememberance of these brave souls and the mark that these Navy torpdeo planes have left in history. To the memory of Torpedo squadrons who fought at the Battle Of Coral Sea and Midway. You brave souls are on eteranl patrol and this book (as well as Mr. Tillman)gives us the opportunity to get to know you and the TBD Devastator.

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