Exceptionally gripping
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Reading the new WWII novel, The Triumph and the Glory, rekindled my interest in the Pacific war, and spurred me to read the Gordon Prange books, which I'd meant to do long ago. Miracle at Midway presents both sides of this crucial battle in fine style, and creates great suspense even though we all know the outcome. A great book!
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Prange does it again!
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In the same tradition as At Dawn We Slept, Miracle At Midway engulfs and captivates the reader. This book describes in great detail both American and Japanese plans for battle. The apprehensions of the Japanese staff to approve the Midway mission are described, as well as Washington's uncertainty of the Japanese intentions. Many believed that Japan would try to attack Hawaii or the West Coast. Thanks to the codebreakers, Midway was found to be the true objective. Prange describes in great detail how the brave torpedo bomber pilots flew undaunted against the Japanese carriers, clearing the way for the deadly attacks by the Dauntless dive bomber pilots. Also, the Japanese blunders in rearming their aircraft after the Midway strike are described. This book is a must read for any fan of naval warfare.
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A good FACTUAL record of Midway
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This is the first book I've read on Midway and I must give the author his due, however, I found it to be a bit dry and short on the narrative (which was much ballyhooed on the cover). If you want 'just the facts' you'll like this book, otherwise look elsewhere.
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Amazing
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This is one book that you definately want to buy if you are interested in this battle. It tells the tale of this amazing battle from its roots to the very ending and analyzes the tactics and mistakes. Narrative is amazing and the appendices are very comperhensive.
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OK historical account of this famous battle
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This has been the only book I have read so far on the Battle of Midway. I have read previous books on Pearl Harbour by the same author and I was looking forward to a good account of this battle. Overall I found the book covered all the details with numerous first hand accounts from participants from both sides but it wasn't a book that held me spellbound and glued to the narrative. It was a good working text that gave you a thorough account of the battle and was unbiased in its approach. I am sorry to say however that I was looking for a little bit more to draw me into the story.
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