Maps, photographs, illustrations, and historical documents help recount the events surrounding the battle of Midway in 1942 and explain why it was a key turning point in the war.

Includes maps of: Strategic Situation, June 1942; Central Pacific, Showing Midway and the Approach to Contact by Forces of Both Sides, 1-3 June 1942; Carrier Battle of 4 June 1942 - Flight Tracks of the American Air Groups; Battle is Decided; Duel of the Carriers - Tracks of the Opposing Forces on 4 June 1942; Japanese Response; Attack on Hiryu; Pursuit Phase, 5-6 June 1942.

Origins of the campaign -- Chronology -- Opposing commanders -- Opposing fleets -- Opposing plans -- The battle of Midway -- The aftermath -- Further reading -- Index.