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MIDWAY: DUANTLESS VICTORY

by Peter C. Smith

Published by Pen & Sword Maritime. 1st. 2007

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Fresh Perspectives on America's Seminal Naval Victory of World War II. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. xx and 358 pages including index.

A lovely copy, looks unread!

ISBN: 9781844155835
Stock no. 1829851

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Contents

  • List of Illustrations
  • List of Maps
  • List of Diagrams
  • List of Tables
  • Author's Note
  • Acknowledgements
  • Part One - BUILD-UP
  • Chapter 1 - Intelligence 1 - Seeking
  • Chapter 2 - Intelligence 2 - Knowing
  • Chapter 3 - Preparing the Ambushes
  • Part Two - THE BATTLE COMMENCES
  • Chapter 4 - The 1st Kido Butai Under Siege
  • Chapter 5 - The Wide Blue Yonder
  • Chapter 6 - The 'Barge' Saves the Day
  • Chapter 7 - Inquest
  • Part Three - DUEL TO THE DEATH
  • Chapter 8 - One Against Three
  • Chapter 9 - The Fog of War
  • Chapter 10 - The Final Blows
  • Part Four - THE MIDWAY LEGACY
  • Chapter 11 - Conclusions and Consequences
  • Chapter 12 - Post War Conclusions
  • Chapter 13 - The Chimera of 'Orient'
  • Select Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index

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