Instructions and rubric attached.
Topic: The Battle of Midway
5.5 pages.
Attach turn it in report.
Utilize footnotes properly.
Use all the sources in the attachment.
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Topic: Battle of Midway
Annotated Bibliography
Browning, Robert. “USCG at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.” U.S. Coast Guard History, 1941. https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Conflicts/World-War-II/Pearl-Harbor-December-7-1941/.
Browning relates the U.S. Coast Guard's role during the attack on Pearl Harbor and their other contributions to the war, including transferring the Coast Guard to naval command in such vital battles as Midway. This account provides context regarding the crucial but seldom-remembered role of the Coast Guard in World War II operations.
Exlibrisgroup.com. “The Japanese Story of the Battle of Midway a Translation.” Exlibrisgroup.com, 2024. https://usna.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991006449349606751&context=L&vid=01USNA_INST:01USNA&lang=en&search_scope=MyInstitution&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=LibraryCatalog&query=any.
This translation of Japanese records provides a detailed analysis of the Battle of Midway from the perspective of the Japanese Navy: the plans and implementation and reasons for defeat. The source pinpoints strategic miscalculations and acts as an essential counterpart to the American accounts of the battle.
Hughes, Gary. “Articles on the Battle of Midway.” Historic Newspapers, January 27, 2022. https://www.historic-newspapers.com/blog/the-battle-of-midway/?srsltid=AfmBOoo55tQQdC1Ta84n4fR29BQQDlJnFvfC_G8NuxsdDCX4KaC7tcro.
The newspaper discussed the devasting attack on Peral Harber and how the United States became aware of the full planned attack along with crucial details. The significance of the Battle of Midway was explained in detail and the number of aircrafts and deaths were mentioned in the newspaper.
Jourdan, David. The Search for the Japanese Fleet: USS Nautilus and the Battle of Midway. Exlibrisgroup.com, 2024. https://usna.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991003900949706751&context=L&vid=01USNA_INST:01USNA&lang=en&search_scope=MyInstitution&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=LibraryCatalog&query=any%2Ccontains%2CThe%20Battle%20of%20Midway&offset=0.
Jourdan provides an understanding of the work of the USS Nautilus in finding the Japanese fleet, thus showing how important submarine warfare was at Midway. This work details intelligence and submarine efforts that contributed much toward securing the victory for the U.S. and reshaped naval combat strategy in the conflict.
Naval History and Heritage Command. “Battle of Midway.” Naval History and Heritage Command, March 22, 2022. https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1942/midway.html.
This source provides an important narrative and analysis of the Battle of Midway from the perspective of the U.S. Navy. It discusses intelligence breakthroughs, tactical decisions, and naval maneuvers that produced the American victory and the battle's importance in changing the course of the Pacific War.
Naval History and Heritage Command. “Scale of the Battle of Midway.” Naval History and Heritage Command, n.d. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/news-and-events/multimedia-gallery/infographics/history/scale-battle-of-midway.html.
The infographic visually puts into scale the immense size of the Battle of Midway, including the number of ships, aircraft, and personnel involved in the battle. This educational tool helps frame how big this conflict was, allowing understanding and valuing of the complexity and scope involved in the battle.
Symonds, Craig. The Battle of Midway. Exlibrisgroup.com, 2011. https://usna.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991006388008106751&context=L&vid=01USNA_INST:01USNA&lang=en&search_scope=MyInstitution&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=LibraryCatalog&query=any%2Ccontains%2CThe%20Battle%20of%20Midway&offset=0.
Symonds provides an informative and well-researched account of the Battle of Midway, analyzing its main decisions, naval strategies, and broader implications. He produces a balanced and informative account of this pivotal World War II event using American and Japanese sources.
U.S. Marine Corps. “Marines at Midway.” Marine Corps University, 1942. https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Heinl_Marines%20at%20Midway.pdf.
The report outlines the role played by the U.S. Marines during the Battle of Midway, emphasizing defense and positions. It gives another perspective on the Marines' involvement in the war, underlining their value to keeping the Midway Atoll and protecting it against Japanese attack.
Naval History and Heritage Command. “Battle of Midway.” Naval History and Heritage Command, n.d. https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/midway.html.
This photographic archive is a kaleidoscopic journey through essential parts of the Battle of Midway. Sourced from historical photographs, this provides a background that was more diversified than that could be read from a written account of World War II's intense conflict and strategic importance.
Symonds, Craig. The Battle of Midway: A Detailed History. Exlibrisgroup.com, 2024. https://usna.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991006388008106751&context=L&vid=01USNA_INST:01USNA&lang=en&search_scope=MyInstitution&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=LibraryCatalog&query=any%2Ccontains%2CThe%20Battle%20of%20Midway&offset=0.
Symonds gives an even deeper analysis of the Battle of Midway, going through the battle phase by phase, focusing on the critical events and decision-making processes involved. His historical approach views the military strategies and broader geopolitical consequences of the U.S. victory at Midway.
United States Marine Corps. “MARINES at SEMPE D LIS MIDWAY,” 1942. https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Heinl_Marines%20at%20Midway.pdf.
This is a report of the Marine Corps' activities and responsibilities at Midway during the engagement. It focuses on the preparation for defense and the location's strategic importance to assist in the more excellent defense strategy and success of the Battle of Midway.
