However, the U.S. Carriers weren't in position as the ijn First Carrier Fleet launched its first strikes, leading to the ...

It was one of the largest naval engagements ever and a turning point in WWII. The Battle of Midway changed the face of warfare and made victory in the Pacific possible.

Foreword / by Jill Kleiss -- Introduction / by Norman Jack Kleiss -- Kansas childhood, 1916-1932 -- The lure of flight, 1932-1934 -- Midshipman, 1934-1938 -- Finding love, 1938-1939 -- The Navy's ...