The History and Strategic Importance of the Midway Islands

Abstract

The Midway Islands (U.S. Pacific Territory) have been the most important United States possession in the Pacific, other than the Hawaiian Islands. Their strategic importance to this country goes well beyond the role that they played in the Battle of Midway in 1942, and that role itself has been largely overlooked. Despite their importance there is virtually no comprehensive written history of the islands and none that could be considered up-to-date. This Project attempts to: (1) produce the definitive history of the Midway Islands, (2) document and demonstrate their past strategic importance to the U.S., and (3) postulate on their future strategic significance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA404725

Entities

People

  • David R. Ellis

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

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  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Birds
  • Boats
  • Geography
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Navy Aircraft
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Wildlife

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  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design