The Battle of Midway in Perspective with special guest Jon Parshall

Briefly describe the actions of June 6 Discuss the attempted salvage and eventual sinking of Yorktown -How does this sinking lay on the future plans for the war -Discuss why the perception exists that Spruance won the battle when Fletcher was the commander. Let’s talk about Mitscher and his cover up… -Discuss the Army’s claims and propaganda that they won the battle -Discuss King’s reluctance to play the Navy’s story up -Let's talk about the overall implications of the battle: -What does Midway actually allow the US to do now? -What does the loss of the battle mean to the Japanese in terms of plans and future strategy? -What does the defeat do to Yamamoto personally and professionally? -Why is Midway NOT the turning point of the war?