WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 46. The Battle of Midway
Oct 31, 2019
Leading US historian Craig Symonds joins James Holland to discuss the pivotal Battle of Midway in June 1942, highlighting key characters and strategic decisions. The podcast explores the significance of carriers over battleships, the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor, the persona of Japanese WWII Commander Yamamoto, American intelligence advantage through code-breaking, and the impact of the Battle of Midway on the balance of power in the Pacific during World War II.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide of World War II
01:51 • 7min
Strategic Maneuvers and Preparations for the Battle of Midway
08:40 • 12min
Exploring the Persona of a Japanese WWII Commander
20:39 • 2min
The Battle of Midway: Strategy and Decisive Intelligence
22:27 • 5min
The Effective and Overlooked Pacific Theater Commander in WWII
27:47 • 2min
The Battle of Midway: Strategies, Decisions, and Consequences
29:41 • 14min
Evolution of the American War Machine and Comparison of Battles
43:53 • 2min