Recently, Hollywood captured the dramatic essence of the importance of this battle with the film titled, “Midway,” a fairly accurate representation of the battle despite the director’s theatrical interpretation. Symonds analysis and portrayal of the battle focuses provides the reader a clear and concise chronology on how the battle developed by focusing four primary areas of interest, starting with setting conditions for the battle, intelligence development, strategic and operational decision making, and employment of carrier aircraft as the decisive platform. Finally, and likely most importantly, Symonds’ captures the strategic importance of the naval victory at Midway and its overall impact on the Pacific War. He highlights critical failures and success of both commanders and forces providing the reader the ability to analyze and determine his or her own opinion. Craig Symonds’ book, The Battle of Midway, chronicles and documents the battle primarily from an American viewpoint referencing key points and actions. The Battle of Midway summons visions of American ingenuity and victory over adversity during the opening months of World War II, a small vulnerable navy overcoming incredible odds to defeat the might imperial navy.
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