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

by James M. D'Angelo

Overview

In the five months after Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese Navy won a string of victories in a campaign to consolidate control of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. In June of 1942, Japan suffered a devastating defeat at the Battle of Midway and was never again able to take the offensive in the Pacific.

Bringing fresh perspective to the battle and its consequences, the author identifies Japan's operational plan as a major factor in its Navy's demise and describes the profound effects Midway had on the course of the war in Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476670713
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	12/29/2017
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

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..

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