{"product_id":"9798216449225","title":"Rampage and Redemption The Air Combat Missions that Saved the Controversial Career of  Admiral William F. Halsey, January 1945","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRampage and Redemption\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Air Combat Missions that Saved the Controversial Career of  Admiral William F. Halsey, January 1945\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMartin Irons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Wars \u0026amp; Conflicts \/ World War II \/ Pacific Theater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRampage \u0026amp; Redemption\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eoffers a fresh, deeply researched account of Admiral William F. Halsey's controversial leadership during the January 1945 air combat campaign in the South China Sea. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce hailed as a national hero, Halsey's reputation was tarnished by two catastrophic decisions in late 1944-errors that cost lives and nearly ended his career. Just weeks later, Halsey led a daring series of air strikes that redeemed his legacy, but at a staggering cost.\u003cbr\u003eThrough vivid firsthand accounts from sailors and airmen, Martin Irons reconstructs the harrowing missions, the brutal weather, and the internal struggles aboard warships battered by storms and fatigue. The narrative reveals Halsey's declining health, questionable judgment, and the immense pressure of command, painting a nuanced portrait of a legendary admiral at his breaking point.\u003cbr\u003eWith fresh insights, untold stories, and critical analysis, \u003ci\u003eRampage \u0026amp; Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e fills a major gap in World War II naval history. It is a must-read for military historians, naval enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the human cost of leadership in wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartin Irons\u003c\/b\u003e is a military historian and former U.S. Army Reserve officer. He is the author of two books: \u003ci\u003ePhalanx Against the Divine Wind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCorsair Down! \u003c\/i\u003eIrons is a member of the Military Writers Society of America and the United States Naval Institute. He is the current author in residence on the USS \u003ci\u003eSlater\u003c\/i\u003e DE-766\/Destroyer-Escort Historical Museum, Port of Albany, NY.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 June 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216449225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965855039628,"sku":"9798216449225","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216449225","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}