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"Many of my
friends are now dead. To a man, each died with a nonchalance that each would
have denied as courage. They simply called it lack of fear. If anything great
or good is born of this war, it should not be valued in the colonies we may win
nor in the pages historians will attempt to write, but rather in the youth of
our country, who never trained for war; rather almost never believed in war,
but who have, from some hidden source, brought forth a gallantry which is
homespun, it is so real.
"When you hear
others saying harsh things about American youth, do all in your power to help
others keep faith with those few who gave so much. Tell them that out here,
between a spaceless sea and sky, American youth has found itself and given
itself so that, at home, the spark may catch. There is much I cannot say, which
should be said before it is too late. It is my fear that national inertia will
cancel the gains won at such a price. My luck can't last much longer, but the
flame goes on and on."
--Ensign William R.
Evans, USN, a pilot of Torpedo Squadron 8, KIA at Midway, 4 June 1942.
Welcome to The Battle of
Midway Roundtable ("BOMRT"), an international forum focusing on the
"incredible victory" at Midway, the turning point of the Second World
War in the Pacific.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THIS SITE....
Click the link to go to the desired page:
1. THE BATTLE:
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The Battle of Midway A brief synopsis of the great battle and its
importance
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The Order of Battle Task forces and ships, squadrons and aircraft on both sides
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Intelligence The critical role of Communications Intelligence at
Midway
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After-Action Reports Official fleet, ship, and squadron battle reports
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Veterans' Stories Tales of the battle from our members who were there
2.
THE ROUNDTABLE:
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About the BOMRT All about the Roundtable and how to contact us
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How to Join the BOMRT Become a member of the Roundtable
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Midway Veterans List The participating Midway vets on our roster
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Veterans' Photo Gallery New
& old pix of our Midway veterans
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Contact Us For
inquiries or comments concerning the Roundtable
3. OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Current Issue Read the current issue of The Roundtable Forum.
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Back Issues Recent
issues of The Roundtable Forum
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Weekly Newsletter Index Index of all issues since inception (2004)
4.
REFERENCES:
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"No Right to Win" The best of the Roundtable in book form
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The Image Board Roundtable images and topics of enduring interest
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The Midway Library Books, movies, and videos recommended by our members
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FAQs Questions
frequently asked by members
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Glossary The Roundtable’s abbreviations, acronyms, and terms
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Our Authors The Roundtable’s authors and their Midway-related
books
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Links Links
to selected Midway-related web sites
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
1: CINCPAC
Operations Plan for Midway (.pdf file)
3: The Army Air
Forces at the Battle of Midway
4: WWII U.S. Military
Aircraft Roundels
5: Col. Shannon’s Instructions
to the 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6: A Short
History of the USS Hornet (CV-8)
7: Defending the Atoll (Appendix
5 of Shattered Sword, Ó2005, J. Parshall & A. Tully)
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