The Battle of Midway — 1942 (OLLI)

The third of what some historians call the three most important battles in U.S. history, Midway marked the first naval defeat suffered by the Japanese in 350 years. It checked their advance into the Pacific Ocean during World War II and allowed the U.S. time to mount the counteroffensive that would eventually win the war. It is an extraordinary adventure story of both military bravery and leadership cunning.