MIDWAY SUBMERGED: American and Japanese Submarine Operations at the Battle of Midway, May-June 1942

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Comprehensive examination of the submarine actions during the Battle of Midway. Explains how Nimitz used his submarines at Midway, and the Japanese misused theirs based on a flawed tactical plan. Examines the intended role of the submarine in the plans and doctrine of both navies, and what the submarines were expected to accomplish for both fleets during the battle, before assessing the actual accomplishments, successes, and failures of the submarine forces on both sides. Of particular importance, the book offers an analysis of how well these vessels fulfilled the expectations placed on them by their respective naval planners, concluding that submarines played a more important role in the outcome than has been previously understood.