Mark Stille

Midway

The Pacific War's Most Famous Battle

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Produktbeschreibung

A detailed re-examination of Midway, one of the most significant battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury USA
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 153mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9781472862075
• ISBN-10: 1472862074
• Artikelnr.: 73930204

Autorenporträt

Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

Inhaltsangabe

Prologue
Introduction
List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Chapter 1: The Road to Midway
Chapter 2: Yamamoto Plans His Battle
Chapter 3: Nimitz Plans an Ambush
Chapter 4: The Combined Fleet
Chapter 5: American Forces at Midway
Chapter 6: Midway - The Opening Phases
Chapter 7: Fletcher's and Spruance's Decisions
Chapter 8: Nagumo's Decisions
Chapter 9: The American Carriers Strike
Chapter 10: The Japanese Strike Back
Chapter 11: The Victory Complete
Chapter 12: Final Actions
Chapter 13: Winners and Losers
Chapter 14: The Meaning of Midway
Appendices
Bibliography
Notes
Index

Rezensionen

[Mark Stille] ably presents the strategic context of the campaign, illuminates the tactical similarities and differences between the two navies, and adroitly compares the opposing commanders… a wonderful introduction to, as the subtitle boldly declares, The Pacific War's Most Famous Battle.