The Battle of Midway / Craig L. Symonds.

Author/creator Symonds, Craig L.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 452 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesPivotal moments in American history
Pivotal moments in American history. ^A471776
Contents CinCPac -- The Kidō butai -- The brownshoe navy -- American counterstrike -- Seeking the decisive battle -- Pete and Jimmy -- The codebreakers -- The Battle of the Coral Sea -- The eve of battle -- Opening act -- Nagumo's dilemma (4:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.) -- The flight to nowhere (7:00 A.M. to 11:20 A.M.) -- Attack of the torpedo squadrons (8:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M.) -- The tipping point (7:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.) -- The Japanese counterstrike (11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) -- Dénouement -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: American and Japanese aircraft carriers -- Appendix B: American and Japanese aircraft -- Appendix C: American order of battle -- Appendix D: Japanese order of battle -- Appendix E: How much did the U.S. know of Japanese plans? -- Appendix F: The flight to nowhere.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011010648
ISBN9780195397932 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0195397932 (acid-free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks D774.M5 S93 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold