Uncover the Epic Tale of the Battle of Midway with Shattered Sword: The Untold Story

Discover the untold story of the Battle of Midway with Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway by Jonathan Parshall. This book is one of the best Asian History Books available, with a high-quality binding and pages that make it easy to read and understand. Readers will be thoroughly satisfied with this comprehensive and insightful work.

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Discover the gripping story behind one of the most pivotal battles of World War II. Shattered Sword: The Untold Story Of The Battle Of Midway is an in-depth exploration of the Battle of Midway, one of the most significant naval engagements of the 20th century. This book offers a unique and captivating look into the events that unfolded during this legendary battle, from the perspectives of both sides. Through extensive research, interviews, and the use of primary sources, readers are presented with a comprehensive and unbiased view of the battle and its aftermath. With its meticulously crafted narrative and detailed analysis, Shattered Sword is an essential read for anyone interested in the
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  • Japanese History (Books): Japanese History
  • Naval Military History: Naval Military History
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1574889239
  • World War II History (Books): World War II History
  • Hardcover ‏ ‎: 640 pages
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 7.4 x 1.8 x 10 inches
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Potomac Books; First Edition
  • Best Sellers Rank: #66 in Japanese History #106 in Naval Military History#609 in World War II History
  • Customer Reviews: 4.7/5 stars of 2,470 ratings
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1574889230
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 3.35 pounds

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Hugo R. Navarro Contreras: Excelente libro. Su lectura será indispensable para todo historiador o persona interesada en conocer cómo y qué sucedió en la guerra del Pacífico

Mexico on Aug 30, 2023

Je refuse la censure sur le contenu même des livres achetés et commentés: Les Japonais ont perdu la Bataille de Midway à cause de la rigidité, quasi bureaucratique, de leurs amiraux et de leur doctrine. Ils ont oublié les leçons de la Bataille de la Mer de Corail : trouver l'adversaire en 1er et l'attaquer en masse en 1er, se cacher dans les nuages. Les amiraux japonais font penser aux chevaliers de Crécy, Poitiers et Azincourt. Les Japonais, centrés sur l'offensive, trop imbus de leurs succès, trop sûrs d'eux, ont perdu à cause de la médiocrité de leur système de reconnaissance (à l'inverse des 32 PBY Catalina de Midway) ne tirant pas la leçon de la Bataille de la Mer de Corail. Les Japonais n'ont pas tenu compte des signaux faibles, de facto vrais signaux d'alarme (cf occupation du Récif de la Frégate Française par les Américains). Les Japonais ont perdu par absence de radar (YAMAMOTO avait gardé près de lui les 2 seuls navires avec radar !!!), à cause de leur DCA à angle de tir limité, à cause des radios de leurs porte-avions et de leur Zéros peu performantes. Les Japonais ont perdu à cause de leurs avions sans blindages et de leurs porte-avions mal conçus par rapport aux incendies (au moment des attaques les Américains...

France on May 05, 2020

Entenhuegel: Das Buch besticht durch eine unerhörte Menge an Details zur legendären Seeschlacht von Midway, ihrem Vorspiel und den Folgen daraus. Der absolute Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf bis dato unveröffentlichten japanischen Quellen. Diese geben umfangreich Auskunft über die japanische Marine, ihre Doktrin, ihre Stärken und Schwächen, vor allem aber über die Marineluftstreitkräfte und damit die Kido Butai. Diese hatte Pearl Harbour angegriffen, danach einen Siegeszug ohne Gleichen gestartet und wurde in dieser Schlacht selbst schwer geschlagen, die eigentlich als Falle für die US-Träger vorgesehen war.

Die Autoren erklären sehr genau, warum dies alles so geschah, welche Schwächen die japanischen Pläne und Doktrin hatten, worin die große Verwundbarkeit der japanischen Trägerflotte lag (ihr "Glaskinn") und welche Ereignisse am und um den Tag der Schlacht deren Ausgang maßgeblich beeinflussten. Aufklärung spielt dabei eine ganze zentrale Rolle.
Dabei wird mit diversen Mythen, die sich, gerade von japanischer Seite, um die Schlacht rank(t)en, aufgeräumt. So waren die japanischen Träger alles andere als bereit, ihrerseits die US-Träger zu attackieren, als sie selbst...

Germany on Apr 21, 2019

Dave: Shattered Sword tells the story of the Battle of Midway from the perspective of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and the acknowledgements indicate that the authors had support from some of the best available sources on the subjects they touch on, lending weight to their arguments and authority to their work. The authors are well-read on the subject and most of the relevant background, and it goes into a good level of detail not only on the battle but in the lead-up to the battle. The style of writing is enjoyable and accessible (although also a little ‘dramatic’ at times), and the detail on events impressive (sometimes to a fault, but usually treading a good balance), while the structure covers events in a natural way that leads the read on through the story.

To give an example of the range of topics covered, the authors discuss how Japanese carriers spotted their planes before missions, the effectiveness of Japanese anti-aircraft fire control, the nature of the pre-mission wargames and some of the personalities and their interactions in the Japanese fleet as well, of course, as the actual battle itself. There are no less than eleven appendices covering a range of details...

Australia on Jul 30, 2018

rewinder: Un ouvrage remarquable sous bien des aspects, écrit en langue anglaise par deux historiens américains. Extrêmement bien écrit, il s'appuie sur un travail de mise en commun et d'analyse d'archives notamment japonaises. Le livre contredit la version retenue par d'innombrables auteurs ou même cinéastes, qui ne s'étaient appuyés que sur les archives américaines ou une vision incomplète... ou sur une tableau global d'histoires "rocambolesques" très pratiques.

La bataille de Midway est malheureusement "polluée" par de nombreux mythes (5 minutes fatales, la suprématie japonaise, le hasard, Nagumo ignorant la présence des flottes américaines, la vague d'attaque japonaise sur les ponts d’envols en train de décoller, etc...). Le livre revient sur chacun d'eux et les élimines en citant les arguments objectifs permettant de les écarter de manière "définitive". Chaque aspect est remis en perspective pour que le lecteur puisse de lui même, comprendre et conclure car il a toutes les cartes en main. Les faits sont parfois têtus.... Cet ouvrage stimule l'intellect du lecteur ce qui est rare et ne fait pas appel à son "émotion". On se rend compte aussi de l'impact...

France on Aug 25, 2014

Tracy M. Bovee: I have been interested in the Pacific theatre of World War II – and in particular of the Battle of Midway – since I was a very little boy. I still clearly remember going to the theater with my father to watch a showing of the movie Midway while it was still in its first run. Such an amazing cast playing all the primary characters of that episode from history (and perhaps a few who didn’t actually belong), retelling the story in all its detail. Even though at that age I was plenty aware that not (nearly!) all the technology shown (ships, planes and so on) were correct representations of what was actually there, and that a good chunk of the old video footage they used was from stock unrelated to Midway itself (and indeed, in some cases, from MUCH later), I didn't mind; in my imagination I could provide the proper images. And besides, it was the STORY that was important!

And I knew that story well, courtesy of such authors as Walter Lord, Samuel Eliot Morison and Edward Jablonski, amongst others. As a child – and even to this day – I avidly read and re-read these magnificent, gripping accounts about how massively outclassed and outnumbered American soldiers, sailors...

United States on May 20, 2014

DarthRad: I first read about the Battle of Midway a long time ago and decided to revisit this history. "Shattered Sword" has to rank as one of the best ever books that I have read about this conflict.

The book, through careful research of Japanese and American naval records ends up shattering a number of long standing myths (both American and Japanese) about this battle.

(Another book "The Unknown Battle of Midway: The Destruction of the American Torpedo Squadrons" should be read as a companion piece to "Shattered Sword" - it gives an in-depth account of the failings of American naval aviation at the Battle of Midway).

There is a reason that it has taken over sixty years for such a book to be written about this battle. It has taken that long to finally get a dispassionate look at the events as they really happened.

Almost all the major participants who contributed to the original story of the battle are now dead. American pride about her victories in WWII and the need for myth-making about the heroics of the Greatest Generation have faded. The result is a greater emphasis on examination of the written record of naval operations to recreate what happened, rather...

United States on Jan 14, 2007



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Japanese History (Books) Japanese History
Naval Military History Naval Military History
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1574889239 978-0143109747 978-1594206795
World War II History (Books) World War II History
Hardcover ‏ ‎ 640 pages 288 pages
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 7.4 x 1.8 x 10 inches 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.3 inches 6.35 x 1 x 9.64 inches
Publisher ‏ ‎ Potomac Books; First Edition Penguin Books; Reprint edition Penguin Press; First Edition
Best Sellers Rank #66 in Japanese History #106 in Naval Military History#609 in World War II History #1 in North Korean History#1 in South Korean History#141 in Memoirs #7 in North Korean History#85 in Women in History#1,419 in Memoirs
Customer Reviews 4.7/5 stars of 2,470 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1574889230 014310974X 1594206791
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 3.35 pounds 10.4 ounces 1.22 pounds
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