Victory at Midway: The Battle That Changed the Course of World War II

Author:   James M. D’Angelo
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476670713


Pages:   206
Publication Date:   29 December 2017
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   James M. D’Angelo
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9781476670713


ISBN 10:   1476670714
Pages:   206
Publication Date:   29 December 2017
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by William S. Dudley Preface Introduction 1. Japan Keeps Its Vow 2. The First ­Carrier-to-Carrier Warfare 3. Aftermath 4. Prelude to Midway 5. The Battle of Midway Begins 6. The Turning Point 7. June 5–7, 1942 8. Analysis of the Defeat 9. The Significance of the Battle Appendix I: U.S. Vessels and Aircraft Appendix II: Japanese Vessels and Aircraft Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Offers some fresh insights into the decision making undertaken by both the Japanese and American high commands...a thought provoking investigation and analysis...well worth reading --Naval Historical Foundation; D'Angelo brings the Battle of Midway back to life in his book. This narrative takes a unique look at how decisions made by Marshal Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto turned a Japanese advantage in the Pacific theatre into an American victory...excellent...the book's appendix increases its value as an historical resource tool. --The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord..


Offers some fresh insights into the decision making undertaken by both the Japanese and American high commands...a thought provoking investigation and analysis...well worth reading --Naval Historical Foundation D'Angelo brings the Battle of Midway back to life in his book. This narrative takes a unique look at how decisions made by Marshal Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto turned a Japanese advantage in the Pacific theatre into an American victory...excellent...the book's appendix increases its value as an historical resource tool. --The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord..


Offers some fresh insights into the decision making undertaken by both the Japanese and American high commands...a thought provoking investigation and analysis...well worth reading --Naval Historical Foundation.


Author Information

Retired physician James M. D’Angelo founded the International Midway Memorial Foundation in 1992 (and is the editor of its newsletter). He has written articles on Midway in Wings of Gold (Association of Naval Aviation), and in the newsletter of the Naval Order of the United States. He lives in Bradenton, Florida.

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