Robert C SternRobert C. Stern has written more than twenty books on military and naval subjects. His books include Scratch One Flattop, which tells the story of the Battle of the Coral Sea, directly following the actions covered in Blunting the Spear, and Knife's dge, which continues that story, covering the later South Pacific carrier battles at the Eastern Solomons and Santa Cruz. He resides with his wife in Alameda, California. Read More Read Less