Summary: Centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude, and bravery to overcome the odds.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Action / Adventure DVDs, Call number: DVD ACTION/ADVENTURE MID

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MID

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MID

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Midway 2020

Summary: "This is the way it was--the story of the battle that was the turning point of the war in the Pacific, told wherever possible with actual film shot during combat. It exemplifies the combination of planning, courage, error and pure chance by which great events are often decided."--Title screens. In June of 1942, quite possibly the most important naval encounter of WWII took place in the middle...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Pictures 2001

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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA MID

Shaara, Jeff

Summary: Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow inflicted at Pearl Harbor, but is determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known "code breaker" who cracks the Japanese military encryption. Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning. On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's key subordinates are Admiral...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2021

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in New Fiction, Call number: FIC SHA

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2 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC SHA

Summary: Exposes the fatal errors, startling miscues, and bungled opportunities which turned the tide of the war and forever changed the course of history.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Home Video 2006

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV WOR

Layton, Edwin T.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: W. Morrow 1985

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5426 LAY

Summary: By June 1942, the Japanese Navy has swept across the Pacific. In an effort to change the course of the war, a United States carrier group is positioned off the coast of Midway, tasked with springing a trap on the enemy. During this pivotal battle, the two-man crew of a U.S. Navy dive bomber is forced to ditch in the sea. Set adrift, the men look towards their comrades for rescue.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Shout! Factory 2019

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD DAU

Kleiss, N. Jack

Summary: 75 years ago, one daring American pilot may have changed the course of history when he struck and sank two Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway. Now, legendary dive-bomber "Dusty" Kleiss shares his unforgettable eyewitness account of America's greatest naval victory.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KLEISS, N. JACK KLE

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 940.54 KLE

Watkins, Steve

Summary: In the basement of his family's junkshop, Anderson and his friends Greg and Julie discover a trunk full of old military stuff. Including a battered navy peacoat from World War II. When Anderson puts it on he finds a mysterious letter in the pocket. Curious, he takes the coat and letter home. But that's not all he brings home. Later that evening the ghost of a World War II sailor appears in...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC WAT

Prange, Gordon W. (Gordon William)

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 1982

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5426 PRA