MIDWAY: DUANTLESS VICTORY
Written by Peter C. Smith
Published by Pen & Sword Maritime
in 2007
ISBN: 9781844155835
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- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- NAVY
- MARITIME
- AVIATION
MIDWAY: DUANTLESS VICTORY
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1829851
1st.
2007.
Hardback.
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. ISBN: 9781844155835. A lovely copy, looks unread!
Front cover
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