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Review"[W]holly satisfying . . . a lucid, intensely researched, mildly revisionist account of a significant moment in American military history." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A fascinating and informative retelling of the most important naval battle of the Pacific War. Symonds once again demonstrates his superb mastery of his craft." -Jonathan Parshall, co-author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway "Deeply researched, shrewdly argued, and powerfully narrated, The Battle of Midway is a superb work of the historian's craft. It easily takes its place as the best and most comprehensive account of the pivotal battle from the American perspective." -Richard B. Frank, author of Guadalcanal: TheDefinitive Account of the Landmark Battle and Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire Product DescriptionThere are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as at the Battle of Midway. At dawn of June 4, 1942, a rampaging Japanese navy ruled the Pacific. By sunset, their vaunted carrier force (the Kido Butai) had been sunk and their grip on the Pacific had been loosened forever. In this absolutely rive
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- Author
- Craig L. Symonds, James Lurie
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780199908530
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Military History, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.25 / 5 (1,260 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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