Category: Anthony Tully & Jonathan Parshall
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The Battle of Midway: Myths and Misconceptions
Introduction: Truth vs. Mythology Today is the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway (June 4–7, 1942), widely regarded as one of the most significant naval battles in American history and a pivotal turning point in both the Asia-Pacific War and World War II. This historic engagement solidified the aircraft carrier’s dominance in naval tactics…
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On Books: Examining ‘Shattered Sword’ and ‘The Battle of Midway’
Ever since I read a young reader’s edition of a book about the Battle of Midway (June 4-7, 1942) when I was a fourth grade student at Tropical Elementary School in the early 1970s, I have been fascinated by this pivotal chapter in world history. It is a story that is full of drama and…
A Certain Point of View, Too 