by Craig L. Symonds
Another narrative history that reads like a novel. Second excellent book by the author. Best book on the battle of Midway by far.
When considering the truly pivotal events in American history, it is difficult to find many that are as significant as the battle of Midway. As Craig Symonds notes in his introduction, “there are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as...
very solid, detailed, and smoothly flowing battle history. most people know about the 'doomed sacrifice' of the 110-knot torpedo bombers, but do you know that section had peeled off from a completely lost and misdirected group apparently run by a commander who placed loyalty above talent? history is...
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