Miracle at Midway

This is an excellent, well written account of one of the most importnat battles of the 20th century. While many battles have been described as 'turning points' the battle of Midway truly can be described as a pivotal moment in recent history. Prange was probably one of the most knowledgeable writers dealing with the events leading up to Pearl Harbor and the ensuing battles and events that occurred in the Pacific War between the forces of the Empire of Japan and the United States. Prange's description of the events, strategies, tactics and ultimate outcome provide the reader with a stirring and comprehensive understanding of the magnitude of the stakes involved and the ultimate (and to pardon Walter Lord's description) ' incredible' show more victory achieved by the U.S. Navy. Pange provides several explanations for the American's improbable victory: superior intelligence; Japan's over confidence and luck, but what one understands from reading Prange's compelling narration is that victory was truly the result of the brave and dedicated men of the United States Navy: those members of what was truly were and remain in all our memories - the Greatest Generation. show less

What an amazing history of the famous WWII Battle of Midway exists as it has been presented in this book, which details the miracle of the United States winning as underdog in this fight with the superior naval force of the Japanese. The history and analyses have been presented fairly from both enemy combatants, a fact I appreciate.
The word-use of 'Miracle' in the title is NOT a joke. I did not know the history of this battle until I listened to this audio-book. Now I have listened, I understand.
I am reminded about how little I had once understood Winston Churchill's famous quote praising the RAF during the Battle of Britain until learning of their history in that WWII battle in the European theater.
In both these battles, I am awed by show more the weight of history, fact, battle, war.
Finally, I am happy the authors gave small facts about how some individual soldiers fighting for either of these two enemy combatants became associates, and even close friends, after the war was over.

Loaned from HOOPLA via the Irving Public Library System.
42 chapters and with an introduction and preface, too.
Listening time for this audio-book is 17h10m.

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An amazing account of the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. If anyone is looking for some valuable insight into what turned the tides to the Americans in the Pacific after the Day of Infamy they should read this book. In no other book have I ever found such a lucid and objective discussion of the events in June 1942 at Midway then I did in this book.

The most valuable part is the extensive use of Japanese accounts. They provide tremendous insight.

1887 Miracle at Midway, by Gordon W. Prange - Donald M. Goldstein - Katherine V. Dillon (read 1 Dec 1984) Since on 16 Sep 1967 I read Rendezvous at Midway by Pat Frank one would think I need not read another book on that June 1942 battle, but since I so appreciated Prange's book on Pearl Harbor, which I read 8 Sep 1982, I read this book.. But this book is not well-written--it is full of mention of individual names and jumps confusedly around. The battle was a great decisive battle, and we can be glad it worked out as it did.