The Empire Falls Battle of Midway

by White, Steve; Erskine, Gary; Elson, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781846030581
• ISBN10: 1846030587
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-24
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Summary

One of the most important naval battles in history, Midway marked a crucial turning point in the war in the Pacific. With a fleet that had dominated this theater since the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese anticipated certain victory against the US forces. Outgunned and under strength, the US Navy nevertheless had superior intelligence that cracked the code well before the battle's onset: the Japanese ambush did not come as a surprise. From July 4-7, 1942, the US dealt a devastating blow to the Imperial Japanese Fleet, sinking four irreplaceable carriers, while securing the US a place to launch their island-hopping counterattack. Characterized by espionage, daring, luck, and extreme heroism on both sides, the story of Midway is vividly depicted in this book through 36 pages of comic book-style narrative. The story is complemented with background information detailing the key players, the experience of the forces, and the aftermath of the battle.

Author Biography

Steve White worked for Marvel UK on such comics as The Real Ghostbusters, Thundercats, Transformers, Action Force and The Punisher. Comic writing credits include Rogue Trooper and Black Light and Flesh: Chronicide, for 2000 AD. He currently works for Titan Publishing, and has edited Modesty Blaise, Dan Dare, Wallace & Gromit Comic and Best of the Simpsons. He lives and works in London. The author lives in London, UK.