Summary of Walter Lord's Incredible Victory

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 On May 25, 1942, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto hosted a party to celebrate the upcoming Japanese invasion of America. The drinks were warm, and the cups were presented to Admiral Yamamoto by the Emperor himself. Victory was in the air. #2 Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral, understood American production. He knew that Japan was overmatched, and that it was only a matter of time before American production began to tell. He wanted to draw out the American fleet and capture it before it could be healed. #3 The idea of attacking Midway Island first began in 1942, but it was not until April 18 that the Japanese Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo, was shot down by American bombers. The attack on Midway Island increased in importance as a way to strengthen Japan’s defensive perimeter. #4 The plan for the attack on Midway Island was developed by the staff of the Yamato. It was a complex naval ballet, involving 16 different groups of ships. All was built around N-Day—the day scheduled for the landings on Midway.