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| MIDWAY: DAUNTLESS VICTORY A re-examination of America’s greatest naval victory of World War II. Peter C. Smith  This is an in-depth study of the battle of Midway that reviews the many previous accounts and compares their accuracy and veracity with fresh documentation that has been released recently, including new material on the post-war analysis made by a US select committee. There are new viewpoints on the muddle among the US Admirals; the total failure of the USAAF, despite elaborate claims; fresh thinking on the part played by the US Navy Dauntless dive-bombers in the action; the mystery of the carrier Saratoga's presence; Hollywood's totally wrong take on the battle in all the films since made about it. Also, included are new eyewitness accounts the author has obtained and information from Japanese sources that has never been previously published. The lengthy Appendices will include statistical details of the ships, the planes and the men. REVIEWS “…meticulous research can not be denied… different research methods Smith employed brought together a great account of the battle. Needless to say, this is a book that I will recommend.” World War II Database, 06/2008 "…an impressive volume of wartime history… should make a worthy addition to any naval history library…" US Naval Institute, 06/2008 "…separates reality from the myths…a fascinating read. …a major contribution to maritime history…" The Northern Mariner, 08/2008 “…the most thorough look at the Midway battle that has ever been done and a book that is a must for any nautical enthusiast.” Model Madness, 08/2008 Availability: This item is currently available. Readers who like this also recommend:
Post a Comment. Posted By: Peter K - Mon Mar 24 11:30:41 2008 - (Report this post.) A remarkable book, by peter c. Smith . In his writing's he has offered the ' other story ' away from usn history. He wrote an eye witness account, never before published in book form to the reading public. This will give the reader an opportunity to better understand the history on the ' battle of midway '. It will be an eye opener,to compare this history with usn writer's / historian's. Also showing the sinking of the u.s.s. yorktown cv-5, bow first with a slight list to port. This is a first in book form. As witnessed by peter karetka, a combatant and survivor of this ' battle '. The writer, peter c. Smith has created a five plus star rating in this writing. 'Midway dauntless victory '. Well done peter c. Smith. Thank you . Peter e. Karetka , also known as 'flag's ' usn. ________________________________________ |  Publish Date March 2008 Specifications 6 x 9 384 pages 40 pp b/w photos 9781844155835 $60.00 hardback Pen & Sword  | |||
