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Mark Healy Midway 1942 (Paperback) Campaign. Author: Mark Healy. Title: Midway 1942. One of the most important naval battles in history, Midway was fought barely six months after the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Series: Campaign. Further DetailsTitle: Midway 1942 Condition: New Description: The most important and dramatic carrier battle of World War II, which completely changed the fortunes of both Japan and America. One of the most important naval battles in history, Midway was fought barely six months after the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The badly damaged USS Yorktown was repaired in just 48 hours and with Enterprise and Hornet set out to meet the Japanese.In a battle marked by great heroism on both sides the United States dealt a devastating blow to the Imperial Japanese Fleet sinking four of her most powerful carriers.In this superbly illustrated volume Mark Healy tells the whole story; espionage, daring, luck and extreme heroism. A fascinating read supplemented by genuine photographs of the battle in progress. Author: Mark Healy EAN: 9781855323353 Format: Paperback Country/Region of Manufacture: GB ISBN-10: 1855323354 ISBN: 9781855323353 Language: English Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Width: 8mm Item Weight: 360g Genre: Law & Politics Subtitle: Turning Point in the Pacific Publisher: Osprey Publishing Release Date: 01/27/1993 Topic: Military History, History Series: Campaign Release Year: 1993 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.