The Eagle's Claw

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In a riveting tale that continues from To Wake the Giant, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara immerses readers in the Battle of Midway, a pivotal moment in military history. Spring 1942 finds the United States reeling from the devastation of Pearl Harbor, yet determined to reverse its fortunes. The key to this turnaround lies with Commander Joe Rochefort, an overlooked "code breaker" who successfully decrypts Japanese military communications. With this intelligence, Admiral Chester Nimitz gains crucial insights into Japanese plans, but the ensuing battle remains a fierce struggle. The American perspective unfolds through Rochefort, Admiral Nimitz, fighter pilot Lieutenant Percy "Perk" Baker, and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Doug Ackroyd. On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto orchestrates the strategy, supported by the cautious Admiral Chuichi Nagumo and the impetuous Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, who is frustrated by Nagumo's indecision. Unbeknownst to them, the Americans anticipate their every move. Shaara's electrifying narrative captures the intensity of the clash, detailing a battle that not only altered the war's trajectory but also reshaped global history. The story of Midway has been recounted many times, but never with such depth and immediacy.