Battle of Midway: Code Breaking | Webinar

The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration for valor in combat awarded to those serving in the U.S. armed forces. Hear the story of Sgt. John Basilone who fought in the Pacific War and was the first enlisted Marine to earn the Medal of Honor. Listen to the stunning account of bravery written on the citation for the Medal of Honor awarded to Staff Sgt. William J. Bordelon whose medal is displayed at the National Museum of the Pacific War.

Enjoy this very interesting webinar about the Battle of Midway from the National Museum of the Pacific War. See hidden artifacts from the museum's archive and learn about the incredible stories behind them. Special guest, Craig Symonds, gives us a deeper understanding about the decisions that were made before, during and after the battle.

On April 18, 1943, Operation Vengeance was set into motion. The secret mission was to shoot down the Japanese bomber transporting Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This webinar will revisit highlights from the 1988 Admiral Nimitz Symposium, held in Fredericksburg, which focused on Operation Vengeance. You will hear recordings from naval historian Roger Pineau and two of the P-38 pilots, John Mitchell and Rex Barber, who share their recollections of the events that resulted in the death of Admiral Yamamoto.