MIDWAY: The Pacific War's Most Famous Battle

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Examines the Battle of Midway and how it has been mythologized. Provides a detailed analysis of this pivotal battle, and argues that Midway was neither a miraculous American victory, nor a product of good fortune; but that the plans, personalities, doctrines, ships, and weapons of the two sides meant that a Japanese defeat was the more likely outcome. Provides insight and thorough analysis into one of the decisive moments of the Pacific War. Contains 16-page plate section in black and white.

* Contents:
* Prologue
* Introduction
* List of Illustrations
* List of Maps
* Chapter 1: The Road to Midway
* Chapter 2: Yamamoto Plans His Battle
* Chapter 3: Nimitz Plans an Ambush
* Chapter 4: The Combined Fleet
* Chapter 5: American Forces at Midway
* Chapter 6: Midway - The Opening Phases
* Chapter 7: Fletcher's and Spruance's Decisions
* Chapter 8: Nagumo's Decisions
* Chapter 9: The American Carriers Strike
* Chapter 10: The Japanese Strike Back
* Chapter 11: The Victory Complete
* Chapter 12: Final Actions
* Chapter 13: Winners and Losers
* Chapter 14: The Meaning of Midway
* Appendices
* Bibliography
* Notes
* Index