Battle of Midway (3-7 June 1942)
This is the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Many sites out there give a great breakdown and analysis. I'll keep mine short and sweet after the link to an awesome video released by the US Navy:
US Navy video: Battle of Midway
The battle was a huge victory for the US. We had cracked Japanese communication codes and knew the attack was coming. Marines on Midway Island still had to hold out during the initial Japanese attack and they were up to the task. The island defenses held. The Japanese decided to attack again.
We were ready for them though and took the fight to their carriers. Surprise! Mad props to the US torpedo bombers who flew in slow and low and drew Japanese fire on themselves while the real attack came from high above.
Losses on US side were 150 aircraft and 307 lives.
Losses on US side were 150 aircraft and 307 lives.
Japan lost four aircraft carriers, one heavy cruiser, 275 aircraft and 4,800 fighters. All brave men, true leaders on both sides.
We won the battle and turned the tide of the war in the Pacific.
If you are looking for more history from the military, particularly the US Navy, follow this link to the Naval History and Heritage Command website NHHC. They even have a specific section for veterans looking for information about their time in service. Memory a little hazy, can't remember exactly which ports you pulled in on a particular cruise? There's a link for that information along with a bunch of other cool stuff.
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In writing news, I received some good feedback and helpful advice from some other writers. Some of the comments were:
- Both stories were very well written
- Your tales are a bit on the wild side
- Your story was dramatic and petrifying!
- With a little polish on the character development and more brush of imagery to make it more vivid will make your story more intensifying!
- There's nothing more I could say than "Wow"
- A brilliant and page-turner story!
- These short stories would do great in a collection written by the same author.
The final comment I really enjoyed because I am looking at gathering my short stories into a collection.
I am still editing but feeling confident that the story will be well received once released. Beginning and middle are stronger, working on strengthening the ending now. Then cover, then finalizing the blurb and release on Amazon!
Ramadan Mubarak for those who took part in Eid al-Fitr celebrations. I am not a muslim, but I have friends and students who are.
Love to all. May your days on Earth be long and happy.
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