Description

The most important and dramatic carrier battle of World War II, which completely changed the fortunes of both Japan and America.

In less than one day, the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy was destroyed and four of her great aircraft carriers sank burning into the dark depths of the Pacific. Utilizing the latest research and detailed combat maps, this book tells the dramatic story of the Japanese assault on Midway Island and the American ambush that changed the face of the Pacific war.

With sections on commanders, opposing forces, and a blow-by-blow account of the action, this volume gives a complete understanding of the strategy, the tactics, and the human drama that made up the Midway campaign, and its place as the turning point in the Pacific war.

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign
Chronology

Opposing commanders
Opposing fleets
Opposing plans
The battle of Midway
The aftermath

Further reading
Index

Product details

Published Jun 20 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781849082952
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 63 b/w; 11 col
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 226
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Mark Stille

Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey title…

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Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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