Miracle at Midway
Miracle at Midway by Gordon W. Prange, published by Penguin Books on November 17, 1983, is a comprehensive history of the Battle of Midway, a pivotal American victory during World War II. This reprint edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed narrative that combines eyewitness accounts from those who commanded and fought on both sides of the conflict. The book captures the strategic decisions and actions that led to the American triumph, marking a significant turning point in the war in the Pacific.
Readers will find a sweeping narrative that immerses them in the intensity of the battle, illustrating how American strategies played a crucial role in the outcome. The work emphasizes the importance of the Battle of Midway and its implications for the defeat of Japan. Through its meticulous attention to detail, this edition provides a thorough exploration of the events surrounding the battle, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history and the dynamics of warfare.
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Here is the definitive history of the battle of Midway, an American victory that marked the turning point of the war in the Pacific during World War II. Told with the same stylistic flair and attention to detail as the bestselling At Dawn We Slept, Miracle at Midway brings together eyewitness accounts from the men who commanded and fought on both sides. The sweeping narrative takes readers into the thick of the action and shows exactly how American strategies and decisions led to the triumphant victory that paved the way for the defeat of Japan.
“A stirring, even suspenseful narrative . . . The clearest and most complete account so far.” (Newsday)
“Something special among war histories . . . No other gives both sides of the battle in as detailed and telling a manner.”(Chicago Sun-Times)
“A gripping and convincing account.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
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