The Battle of Midway - A Captivating Guide to the Decisive WWII Naval Battle That Shifted the Balance in the Pacific

Captivating History

Sinossi

The Battle of Midway: How Courage, Codebreaking, and Split-Second Decisions Turned the Tide of World War II

The Japanese Navy had the upper hand with more ships, more planes, more momentum. What they didn't count on was a group of Americans who were ready to take risks.

Just half a year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan set out to wipe out the remaining U.S. forces in the Pacific. Their target was Midway, a tiny atoll they expected to take with ease. What followed was something entirely different.

This book tells the true story of those four critical days in June 1942. It's a close look at the people, the decisions, and the chain of events that changed the war in the Pacific.

Inside, you'll discover:

- The thinking behind Japan's expansion and where it started to unravel.
- What happened at the Battle of the Coral Sea, and why it mattered for Midway.
- The role of U.S. codebreakers and how their work shaped the outcome.
- A clear, step-by-step account of the battle itself from both air and sea.
- Key moments where things could have gone either way.
- Why Midway was more than just a win, it was a major blow to Japan's naval strength.
- How this single battle helped shift the direction of the entire war.
- And much, much more!
From quiet rooms where codes were cracked to the chaos of carrier decks, this is a story about timing, instinct, and what people are willing to risk when the stakes are everything.

If you want to understand how World War II turned out in the Pacific, start with Midway.

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Disponibile da: 12/01/2026.

Lunghezza di stampa: 100 pagine.

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