The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, is widely regarded as the turning point of the Pacific War. In just a few days, the balance of power between Japan and the United States shifted dramatically. This course examines the events leading to the battle, the crucial role of codebreaking and intelligence, the strategies employed by both sides and the decisions made by key military leaders. Through maps, historical accounts and analysis, participants will gain an understanding of why Midway proved so significant and how it shaped the remainder of the Second World War in the Pacific. Suitable for anyone with an interest in history, military strategy and international affairs.

DELIVERY MODE

Hybrid (face to face and online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

•    The build-up from Pearl Harbour
•      The battle itself, its tactics and its human factors

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the course of the war until this point
2. Understand the tactics and strategy of both sides and why the outcome played out
3. Understand how the course of the war was changed by this battle