In the brutally fierce four-day air and sea battle at the remote Midway Atoll in June 1942, the United States dealt an incredible, decisive blow to the once-unstoppable Imperial Japanese Navy. Meticulously researched and vividly reconstructed in this historical account, the Battle of Midway marked the turning point in the Pacific theater where the offensive initiative permanently shifted from the Japanese to the Allies.
"Four Days in June: The Epic Battle of Midway" is a moment-by-moment chronicle that puts the reader in the middle of this pivotal clash through the harrowing experiences of American and Japanese pilots, sailors, marines and commanders. From the shocking early strikes that crippled Japan's carrier force to the final, desperate retreats as their invasion plans collapsed, newly uncovered details re-create the drama and incredible acts of valor, sacrifice and tactical brilliance that turned the tide of World War II.
Follow along from the initial American ambush to the skies over Midway erupting in anti-aircraft fire and bomb blasts. Watch as courageous Japanese aircrews attempt suicidal strikes to save their stricken fleet, even as Admiral Yamamoto's powerful offensive crumbles. Listen to the riveting communications and battle plans that decided the fate of major ship and air engagements. And feel the shockwaves that reverberated around the world as Japan's aura of invincibility was finally shattered.
