Customer Review: Explains in great detail the reason why the American torpedo squadrons were destroyed at the Battle of Midway. I would highly recommend this book to students of the Midway Battle.
Customer Review: Written in the early 1950's this book gives a fascinating insight into the mindset of the Japanese Navy from the early days of World War 2 through their devastating defeat at Midway. For those who do not recognize the name of the main author, Mitsuo Fuchida, he was the Imperial Navy's strike... more info
Customer Review: I'm a nine year old boy and I think this book is very enjoyable. It helps me understand what happened in Midway. I know that the reviews are bad but I think that as long as you get the point It's pretty good. I know it is a little confusing but after you read it a couple times it will seem like you... more info
Customer Review: If taken solely on its merits, Isom's "Midway Inquest" deserves three stars out of five. After all, given that perhaps 15% or less of published books on the war make serious attempts at being scholarly and this one DOES, it's on one hand hard to give it a grade of less than 50%. And yet, I do... more info
Customer Review: Given the enormous relative strength in resources: population, production and other natural resources, the United States would have eventually gained the upper hand against the Japanese Empire in World War II. Therefore, the great naval battle of Midway did not avert an American defeat. However,... more info
Customer Review: This is one of the standard works about the Battle of Midway June 4-6, 1942. It was written as a popular postwar history in 1967. It combines extensive research with some folksy touches in the narrative. It is very good. The serious reader will also want to read a more recent and perhaps more... more info
Customer Review: This will make an excellent addition to your Midway collection. Although the authors state that the book is primarily a photographic history, the text is also excellent and very detailed. It really brings the Battle of Midway to life. There is also a good deal on the history and development of the... more info