The Miracle at Midway written by Gordon W Prange is the definite book of the turning point for naval dominance in the Pacific during World War 11.  This epic battle between the US Navy and Imperial Japan occurred short days after the fall of Corregidor on May 6 this battle was fought in June 1942.  By breaking the Japanese codes Admiral Nimitz had the advantage of knowing where the Japanese carriers would attack next … MIDWAY.   This book is based on exclusive interviews with surviving officers of both sides and both US and Japanese archival sources.    This detailed yet easy to read book will place you right in the thick of this history changing event fought between June 4th to June 7th 1942.

George H. Gay Jr. Of the 15 Devastators and 30 aircrew of VT-8, at the battle of Midway, George Gay was the only survivor of Torpedo Squadron 8. All 15 torpedoes failed to score any hits. The other torpedo squadrons, VT-3 and VT-6, also failed to score any torpedo hits while each lost ten aircraft in the process; only six Devastators out of 41 launched returned to their home carriers. Wounded, floating in the ocean  the situation looked bleak for Ensign Gay.  He could only cheer and holler as the American dive bombers attacked the Japanese aircraft carriers . Surviving this engagement and the rest of the war he achieved the rank of Lieutenant  Commander before leaving the service.  Following  midway  Lieutenant  Commander Gay took part in the Guadalcanal Campaign  with Torpedo Squadron 11, and later became a Navy flight instructor.  He was awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions in combat at Midway and was later awarded an Air Medal.  He lived to the age of 77 passing away in October 1994.

This is a First Edition hardcover book in near new condition as photographed with signature as shown Ensign George H.  Gay