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In 1993 Osprey Publishing released the 30th volume in its now legendary Campaign series, entitled, Midway 1942: Turning Point in the Pacific. Now, 17 years later, Osprey brings readers up-to-date with the latest scholarship on this important Pacific War battle of World War II (1939-1945). The new edition clarifies many of the myths of the battle. For example:- the contention that the Americans were outnumbered (overall true, but not where it mattered between the two carrier forces)- that the Aleutians operation was a diversion for the Midway operation- that the sacrifice of the American torpedo bombers was a key to victory- that the battle resulted in high Japanese aircrew losses- that the battle was a victory of superior intelligence- that the battle was the decisive battle of the Pacific War (Guadalcanal was a much more strategically important victory for the Americans)Campaign 226 gives an accurate order of battle for both sides. It provides a detailed description and critique of the Japanese plan and describes how it had a profound influence on the outcome of the battle. It also provides a fresh description and analysis of the weapons, aircrew, and doctrine of the opposing carr

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Author

Mark Stille; Howard Gerrard(Illustrator)

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; Osprey Publishing

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781780969947

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Military History, Humanities