midway, battle of, 1942

Examines the weapons and strategies used in the Battle of Midway during World War II, describes key events and individuals, and discusses the lasting effects of this battle.

A description of the decisive U.S. naval victory over the Japanese fleet in June 1942.

"The stunning and decisive battle of Midway was perhaps the most crucial naval battle in the Pacific theater during World War II. Walter Lord explained away the US victory at Midway against a numerically superior and apparently more skilled Japanese fleet due to 'Lady Luck.' In The Silver Waterfall acclaimed historian Brendan Simms and historian and military veteran Steve McGregor show it was no such thing. Luck had little to do with it. Instead the authors show how the forces of industrial dynamism and innovation were central to the US being able to win the war in the Pacific"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the fearless crew of the USS Enterprise whose offensive blow in the Marshall Islands against the Japanese led the turning of the tide during World War II."--OCLC.

Discusses the Battle of Midway during World War II, and the key events that influenced its outcome.

Interweaves the dramatic personal stories of the men who fought the courageous battle that was to be the Pacific turning point for the United States -- fought in June 1942, six months after the Attack on Pearl Harbor.

An autobiography of American dive-bomber pilot N. Jack "Dusty" Kleiss, recounting his early life, his military service including when he struck and sank two Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway, and his life after the service.

Explores the Battle of Midway of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Anderson, Julie, and Greg become involved in a seventy-year-old mystery when they find a trunk full of old military things in Anderson's family's junk shop and when he brings some of it home the ghost of a World War II sailor appears.