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Best books to learn The Battle of Midway, in order
Midway is one of the few battles where the standard account has been genuinely overturned rather than merely refined: Parshall and Tully's Shattered Sword, built from Japanese sources, dismantled the 'five fateful minutes' story that every earlier English-language book repeated.
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The Battle of Midway: books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the battle of midway?
- Midway is one of the few battles where the standard account has been genuinely overturned rather than merely refined: Parshall and Tully's Shattered Sword, built from Japanese sources, dismantled the 'five fateful minutes' story that every earlier English-language book repeated.
- What's a good book to start the battle of midway with?
- A strong starting point is Miracle at Midway by Gordon W. Prange. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the battle of midway?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Battle of the Bulge.