Links
A selection of quality sources for readers who want to explore further
Archives & Official Records
Naval History and Heritage Command
history.navy.mil
The official US Navy historical archive. Home of the public domain photographs used in this book, including photo 80-G-312018.
National Archives Catalog
catalog.archives.gov
Search “Battle of Midway” for declassified operational records, reports and photographs.
PICRYL
picryl.com
Excellent search engine specifically for public domain historical photographs.
Reference
Battle of Midway — Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The most comprehensive free overview of the battle, including the full order of battle.
Battle of Midway Order of Battle — Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Detailed breakdown of all US and Japanese forces involved.
Online Reading
HyperWar Foundation
ibiblio.org/hyperwar
Digitised WWII historical documents including the Nimitz Report and after-action reports from Midway.
Video
Battle of Midway — US Navy Official Footage
youtube.com
Original film shot during the battle by director John Ford, who was present on Midway Island.