The Empire Falls by Steve White
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.
As a naval officer, Steve White served in Vietnam for a year. His SF adventure trilogy for Baen, which included The Disinherited, Legacy, and Debt of Ages, as well as Prince of Sunset and its sequel Emperor of Dawn, was a huge hit. He worked on Insurrection, Crusade, On Death Ground, and The Shiva Option with David Weber.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846030581 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846030587 |
| Title | The Empire Falls |
| Author | Steve White |
| Series | Graphic History S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-10-10 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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