COBBLESTONE Magazine November-December 2024. World War II in the Pacific involved many battles between Japan and the United States. Midway proved pivotal. Get an in-depth look at it in this issue!
With so many moving parts, it can be hard to get your head around military battles, especially ones on a scale as big as World War II. Find out why exactly Midway became the site of such an important battle and follow the sequence of events that led up to this key moment—and what happened in its aftermath. Discover Japan’s three-step plan for Pacific Conquest and the strategies that the Allies used to stop them.
Use a helpful map to understand how Midway turned the tide of the war, learn about the different weapons of war used at Midway, and find out the surprising connection between the Battle of Midway and the names of some of the most famous airports in the USA. Experience Doolittle’s daring raid on the Japanese forces, meet key figures in the battle, and then see how essential codebreakers were in the war effort. What do albatrosses have with the Battle of Midway? Find out in COBBLESTONE! This illuminating issue brings a crucial moment in world history to vivid life!
Enjoy features including:
· “War Comes to the Pacific” by Edison McIntyre
· “On the Attack” by Andrew Matthews
· “Doolittle’s Daring Raid” by Myra S. Weatherly
· “Scratch One Flattop” by Barbara D. Krasner
· “Machines of War” by Charles C. Hofer
· “Cracking the Code” by Gloria W. Lannom
· “The Battle of Midway” by Barbara D. Krasner
· “A Handful of Heroes” by Andrew Matthews
· “Return of the Goonies” by Noenoe Barney-Campbell
Regular features of COBBLESTONE Magazine include: Getting Started, Mapping It, Did You Know, Going Global, Say What?, Freeze Frame, Your Letters, Dr. D’s Mystery Hero, Spotlight On…, Just for Fun, Creature Feature, and a crossword puzzle.
