Past the Midway
Author : Sarah Hanley
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2020-07-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781732444225
Miracle at Midway
Author : Gordon W. Prange
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 32,91 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 148048945X
Book Description
New York Times bestseller: The true story of the WWII naval battle portrayed in the Roland Emmerich film is “something special among war histories” (Chicago Sun-Times). Six months after Pearl Harbor, the seemingly invincible Imperial Japanese Navy prepared a decisive blow against the United States. After sweeping through Asia and the South Pacific, Japan’s military targeted the tiny atoll of Midway, an ideal launching pad for the invasion of Hawaii and beyond. But the US Navy would be waiting for them. Thanks to cutting-edge code-breaking technology, tactical daring, and a significant stroke of luck, the Americans under Adm. Chester W. Nimitz dealt Japan’s navy its first major defeat in the war. Three years of hard fighting remained, but it was at Midway that the tide turned. This “stirring, even suspenseful narrative” is the first book to tell the story of the epic battle from both the American and Japanese sides (Newsday). Miracle at Midway reveals how America won its first and greatest victory of the Pacific war—and how easily it could have been a loss.
Return to Midway
Author : Robert D. Ballard
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,71 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Midway, Battle of, 1942
ISBN :
Book Description
Dr Robert Ballard's challenge for this work was to discover and photograph the ships sunk in the Battle of Midway, one of the most dramatic engagements of the Pacific War. After the bombing of Pearl Harbour in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy seemed almost unstoppable, and a final strike in Midway Island was planned by Admiral Yamamoto for June 1942. But the Americans, aware of the plan, were prepared for the attack and in a great victory sank three of the four Japanese carriers, losing only one of their own. The battle was a turning point in the Pacific War and never again would Japan take the offensive. The story of this battle is illustrated using Ballard's underwater photographs of the ships' remains, and Ken Marschall's evocative paintings.
Shattered Sword
Author : Jonathan Parshall
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1597973092
Book Description
Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange s bestselling "Miracle at Midway," Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, "Shattered Sword" makes extensive use of Japanese primary sources. It also corrects the many errors of Mitsuo Fuchida s "Midway: The Battle That Doomed Japan," an uncritical reliance upon which has tainted every previous Western account. It thus forces a major, potentially controversial reevaluation of the great battle. The authors examine the battle in detail and effortlessly place it within the context of the Imperial Navy s doctrine and technology. With a foreword by leading WWII naval historian John Lundstrom, "Shattered Sword" will become an indispensable part of any military buff s library. Winner of the 2005 John Lyman Book Award for the "Best Book in U.S. Naval History" and cited by "Proceedings" as one of its "Notable Naval Books" for 2005."
Midway
Author : Donald S. Sanford
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 17,12 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Midway, Battle of, 1942
ISBN :
Book Description
Midway
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,92 MB
Release : 2023
Category : Artists' books
ISBN :
Book Description
"'Midway is a photo & poetry zine designed by Essence Sonata Enwere in 2023. Essence shot the images found within the zine while riding the Amtrak train going from Minneapolis to Chicago. Their rule was to only take photos while the train was moving to add to its narrative. There is more to Midway than simply a physical journey through the Midwest countryside; it is also a narrative journey about rediscovering one's self through the mundanity of life. Essence pays tribute to and records a style of life that we are rapidly losing as a society. Midway is meant to look surreal & feel almost fake, nostalgic despite the fact you have never been. They aimed for this piece to reflect the quiet mundanity & glory of the lost Midwest, these moments are midway between city to city and reflect the pulse of humanity just as much as a lit-up skyline. Midway represents being midway between hustle & bustle so you find yourself through the quiet.' - Essence Enwere" --
Matka
Author : Sarah Hanley
Publisher :
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 24,61 MB
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : Ex-concentration camp inmates
ISBN : 9781732444201
Book Description
A woman filled with courage and tenacity teaches us about what it means to be a mother in the most extreme circumstances imaginable. Matka offers a timely reminder of the tragic consequences of separating parents from children, and the resilient capacity of those who are "displaced" to re-imagine their futures. Based on a true story.
The Battle of Midway
Author : Thomas C. Hone
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,97 MB
Release : 2016-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781682470305
Book Description
The best way for todays sailors to learn about a battle is from those who fought it. The Battle of Midway, commemorated annually in the U.S. Navy, warrants close attention. This Naval Institute guide includes some of the most vibrant and informed accounts by individuals who fought on both sides of the June 1942 battle. The anthology pulls together memoirs, articles, excerpts from other Naval Institute books, and relevant government documents to help readers understand what happened and explain why the battle was so significant to the naval service. The core of the book focuses on events leading up to the battle and the battle itself, with a separate section examining how others have interpreted the battles often desperate engagements. When the U.S. Navy stopped the Japanese steamroller off Midway Island, it not only turned the progress of the war but set the Navys foundation for future counter offensives. The Navys comeback spread to the Solomon Islands and on to the other key strategic areas in the Pacific. While many know that Midway was a crucial American victory, they often do not know the details of the battle. This book tells how, for example, the American PT boats contributed to the victory, how the carrier planes formed up for their attacks, and what role radar played in the battle. In addition to excerpts from books and articles, the guide includes selections from several important Naval Institute oral histories. From the enlisted mans perspective all the way to the admirals, for both Americans and Japanese, readers see the U.S. Navys greatest victory as the participants saw it.
Midway
Author : Peter Charles Smith
Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,40 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
This is an in-depth study of the battle of Midway that reviews the many previous accounts and compares their accuracy and veracity with fresh documentation that has been released recently, including new material on the post-war analysis made by a US select committee. There are new viewpoints on the muddle among the US Admirals; the total failure of the USAAF, despite elaborate claims; fresh thinking on the part played by the US Navy Dauntless dive-bombers in the action; the mystery of the carrier Saratoga's presence; Hollywood's totally wrong take on the battle in all the films since made about it. Also, included are new eyewitness accounts the author has obtained and information from Japanese sources that has never been previously published. The lengthy Appendices will include statistical details of the ships, the planes and the men.
Monster of the Midway
Author : Jim Dent
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 17,22 MB
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1466853107
Book Description
Jim Dent's Monster of the Midway is the story of football's fiercest competitor, the legendary Bronko Nagurski. From his discovery in the middle of a Minnesota field to his 1943 comeback season at Wrigley, from the University of Minnesota to the Hall of Fame, Bronko Nagurksi's life is a story of grit, hard work, passion, and, above all, an unstoppable drive to win. Monster of the Midway recounts Nagurski's unparalleled triumphs during the 1930s and '40s, when the Chicago Bears were the kings of professional football. From 1930, the Bronk's first year, through 1943, his last, the Bears won five NFL titles and played in four other NFL Championship Games. Focusing on Nagurski's 1943 comeback season, and how he miraculously led the Bears to their fourth NFL championship against the backdrop of World War II era Chicago, Jim Dent uncovers the riveting drama of Nagurski's playing days. His efforts were the stuff of legend, and his success in 1943 accomplished in spite of a battered frame, worn-out knees, multiple cracked ribs, and a broken bone in his lower back. While chronicling the drama of the '43 championship chase, Dent also tells of both the Bears' colorful early years and Bronko's improbable rise to fame from the backwoods of northern Minnesota. Woven into the narrative are the sights and smells and sounds of one of the most romantic, flavorful eras of the twentieth century. And laced through it all are stories of legend: Bronko rubbing shoulders with colorful characters like George Halas, Red Grange, Sid Luckman, and Sammy Baugh; Bronko running into (and breaking) the brick wall at Wrigley Field; Bronko winning All-American spots for two positions; Bronko knocking scores of opponents unconscious; and Bronko reaching the heights of football glory and, with rare grace, turning his back on the game after winning his last championship. Rich in unforgettable stories and scenes, this is Jim Dent's account of Bronko Nagurski-arguably the greatest football player who ever lived-and his teammates, the roughest, toughest, rowdiest group of players ever to don leather helmets, and the original Monsters of the Midway.
