The Battle of Midway - America's Greatest Naval Victory

June 4, 1942 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Midway, one of the most decisive battles in world naval history and one that instantaneously altered the H 500 - rc jun '16 (1)course of World War II in the Pacific. In a stunning turn of events, an overconfident Japan suffered a catastrophic defeat. Noted Naval Academy Professor Emeritus Craig L. Symonds' , "The Battle of Midway" provides an excellent historical context. We also highly recommend the acclaimed "Miracle at Midway" by Gordon w. Prange which provides a more in depth view.

 

 

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The Battle of Midway, by Craig

The naval battle that broke Japan. With the ability to decipher Japanese codes, the U.S. baited the trap and destroyed 4 carriers, the heart of the Japanese fleet.

 

 

 

 

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