The Battle of Midway with Craig Symonds | Pivotal Battles in American History #3

How did the Battle of Midway shape the outcome of the Pacific War in World War II and why was it pivotal in American history? To wrap up our Scholar Talk series, "Pivotal Battles in American History," BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams is joined by Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor of History Emeritus at the United States Naval Academy, Lincoln Prize winner, and the author of numerous books on naval history including "The Battle of Midway." Together, they'll discuss the dramatic course of the Battle of Midway. How did the carrier change the nature of naval warfare during World War II? What decisions made by leadership on both sides led to the Americans' stunning victory over the Japanese?

0:00 Intro
2:10 Historical Contingency
5:15 Aircraft carriers and Warfare changes
7:39 Events preceding the Battle of Midway
11:35 How America Won
14:57 Significance
16:48 Outro

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About Craig Symonds:

Craig L. Symonds is Professor of History Emeritus at the United States Naval Academy. He is an acclaimed military historian and the author of numerous books on American naval history, including "Decision at Sea: Five Naval Battles That Shaped American History" and "Lincoln and His Admirals," co-winner of the Lincoln Prize in 2009.

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