Rod Macdonald

Dive Palau: The Shipwrecks

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ISBN 13:: 9781849951708
author:: Rod Macdonald
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Whittles Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 17.9 x 2.4 x 24.9 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces, Rod Macdonald,Dive Palau: The Shipwrecks,Whittles Publishing,1849951705,Water Sports,Sports & Recreation,Sports,Shipwrecks,Swimming And Diving,HISTORY / Military / Naval,HISTORY / Military / World War II,Histo
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The Shipwrecks of Palau: A Detailed Account of Operation Desecrate 1 and Beyond. In May 1944, a pivotal moment in World War II history took place in the lagoons of Palau. Rod Macdonald recounts this event with meticulous historical research, shedding light on the build-up to and implementation of Operation Desecrate 1 - a mission aimed at destroying Japanese ships and aircraft in the area. The operation was marked by intense aerial action, as Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters made an initial sweep, followed by successive group strikes of torpedo bombers and dive-bombers. The result was the sinking of numerous Japanese ships and the destruction of airfields, effectively neutralising Palau as a Japanese naval and air base. Macdonald's book delves into the story behind 20 major Japanese WWII shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the Palauan lagoons today, featuring underwater photography and illustrations by renowned artist Rob Ward. Recent discoveries have added to our understanding of these wrecks, including a long-lost freighter filled with depth charges and Army helmets. Macdonald's meticulous research has finally revealed the identity of this wreck, adding another layer to the story of Palau's shipwrecks.

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