The Battle of Midway: The Battle That Turned the Tide of the Pacific War

by Peter C. Smith

This book is the authoritative history of the crucial 1942 air-sea battle upon which dominance of the Pacific, either by the Japanese or the Americans, would depend. Admiral Yamamoto surprised the Allies with the efficiency of the Japanese air force but ultimately fell to Admiral Nimitz in June 1942. 20 b&w photos.

Genres: Military Fiction

208 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

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Born Peter Charles Smith in North Elmham, Norfolk, in 1940, eldest son of Ernest & Eileen. Educated at Hamonds School, Swaffham. Married Patricia nee Ireson 1963. Two children, son Paul David and daughter Dawn Tracey.

Editor Balfour Books, Cambridge; Cape Sun, London; World War II Investigator, London.

After living in London, Kent and Cambridge now resides in a north-Bedfordshire village with his wife and Annie the Black Labby.

Reviews

[Bryer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is about the Battle of Midway witch was fought between the U.S and Japanese naval forces. This book talks about the hard ships that our naval forces had to endure to prevail when the smoke cleared. It states that the fighting was hard and difficult but we won because we caught them of guard. My favorite part of this book was when it gave first hand accounts so you can really see what they went through to win, to survive. I like how this book is pretty much just facts so you learn what you want.

I am interested in a book like this because it was a major part of American history. Also, some of my family has served in the armed forces. This battle was a turning point in the war in the pacific. With out this victory the war would might of turned out differently.