Michal A. Piegzik
PhD-trained scholar in Japanese private law and an author of books on the Pacific War, using Japanese primary sources to analyze naval operations; author of Gamble in the Coral Sea (Naval Institute Press, 2025).
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Dec 7, 2025 • 54min
Michal A. Piegzik, "Gamble in the Coral Sea: Japan's Offensive, the Carrier Battle, and the Road to Midway" (Naval Institute Press, 2025)
Michal A. Piegzik, a historian focused on the Pacific War and author fluent in Japanese sources, dives deep into the Battle of the Coral Sea. He highlights the battle's often-overlooked significance, driven by Japanese primary sources. Piegzik reveals misconceptions about Japanese strategies and mistakes, including their intelligence errors regarding U.S. carrier strength. The discussion also covers how the battle led to a strategic loss for Japan, affecting plans for Midway, and offers insight into the human experiences of Japanese officers.
Dec 7, 2025 • 54min
Michal A. Piegzik, "Gamble in the Coral Sea: Japan's Offensive, the Carrier Battle, and the Road to Midway" (Naval Institute Press, 2025)
Michal A. Piegzik, a PhD in Japanese private law and author specializing in the Pacific War, discusses his book on the Battle of the Coral Sea. He delves into the significance of the battle from Japan’s perspective, emphasizing their strategic overreach despite early victories. Using Japanese primary sources, he reveals the human element in commanders’ decisions and details the underappreciated importance of the clash. Piegzik also examines the repercussions of the battle for future engagements, particularly the pivotal Midway confrontation.
