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"Victory at Midway" Women's v-neck shirt
"Victory at Midway" Women's v-neck shirt
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Our original design recognizes the Victory at Midway and is packed with meaning for people who love the history of WWII, including detailed profiles of the carriers as they were during this battle; the primary planes used; the islands, with ""AF"" marked on them; the dates of the battle; and, the 48-star American flag that flew on the USS Enterprise.
The shirt:
- Navy blue - Printed on a 4.3 oz 100% cotton shirt with a comfortable, relaxed fit compared to the v-neck shirt we've been using. This is a new shirt we've added in response to feedback, so if you prefer a women's v-neck shirt that is less fitted, this is the one for you. Sizes: S-2XL.
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This design is also available in a crewneck shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, long-sleeved shirt, long-sleeved shirt with UV protection, shirt in youth sizes, sticker, and a magnet.
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Historical accounts and background
The Naval History and Heritage Command has an online library that contains a very interesting publication from 1943: Combat Narratives — Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942
As explained in a January 8, 1943 forward:
While one can find later accounts that may be more thorough, this document provides detailed accounts and is well worth reading.
It includes this summary of losses:
Four carriers sunk: Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, with the loss of all their planes and many of their personnel. Estimated 275 planes, 2400 men.
Two and probably three battleships damaged, one severely.
Two Mogami class heavy cruisers sunk, three or more heavy cruisers damaged, some severely.
One light cruiser damaged.
Three destroyers sunk, a fourth possibly sunk.
Four transport and cargo vessels hit, one or more possibly sunk.
Estimated total number of personnel lost: 4,800.
Summary of American losses
Ships: Yorktown [carrier] and Hammann [destroyer] sunk.
Planes: About 150 lost in action or damaged beyond repair.
Personnel: 92 officers and 215 men.
And this observation:
""Both Admiral Spruance and Admiral Fletcher have pointed out that ""in a duel between CV's [carriers] the side which is able to strike the first blow against enemy CV's whose planes are on board wins."" At Midway we won in precisely this manner. We were able to do this because we knew of the enemy's presence, the approximate composition of his force, and because we had calculated correctly his method of approach. The Battle of Midway was essentially a victory of intelligence."" [emphasis added]
The 59-page document ends with this quote from Admiral Nimitz:
""The performance of officers and men was of the highest order, not only at Midway and afloat, but equally so among those at Oahu not privileged to be in the front line of battle. I am proud to report that the cooperative devotion to duty of all those involved was so marked that, despite the necessarily decisive part played by our three carriers, this defeat of the Japanese arms and ambitions was truly a victory of the United States' armed forces and not of the Navy alone.""
Our thanks to Martin Quinn for his extensive help in ensuring accuracy of this design.
Shipping
Shipping
Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.
For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95.
Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.
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I had ordered this shirt for my daughter she loves it, she has become a huge fan of the US Navy especially during WW2 thank you will definitely be ordering again someday