The Eagle's Claw

A Novel of the Battle of Midway

De: Jeff Shaara

Narrado por: Paul Michael

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In a “riveting” (Booklist) tale that picks up where To Wake the Giant left off, Jeff Shaara transports us to the Battle of Midway in another masterpiece of military historical fiction.

Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow the Japanese inflicted at Pearl Harbor. But the Americans are determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known “code breaker” who cracks the Japanese military encryption. With Rochefort’s astonishing discovery, Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning.

But the battle to counter those plans must still be fought.

From the American side, the shocking conflict is seen through the eyes of Rochefort and Admiral Nimitz, as well as fighter pilot Lieutenant Percy “Perk” Baker and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Doug Ackroyd.

On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is the mastermind. His key subordinates are Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, aging and infirm, and Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, a firebrand who has no patience for Nagumo’s hesitation. Together, these two men must play out the chess game designed by Yamamoto, without any idea that the Americans are anticipating their every move on the sea and in the air.

Jeff Shaara recounts in electrifying detail what happens when these two sides finally meet, in what will be known ever after as one of the most definitive and heroic examples of combat ever seen. In The Eagle’s Claw, he recounts, with his trademark you-are-there immediacy and signature depth of research, one single battle that changed not only the outcome of a war but the course of our entire global history.

The story of Midway has been told many times, but never before like this.

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Praise for The Eagle’s Claw

“An exciting blend of the big-picture strategy and intense human perspective . . . Riveting historical fiction . . . Shaara’s wildly popular novels about the Civil War and WWII extend the audience for military fiction far beyond its normal range.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Compelling . . . Shaara deftly digs into the minds of the major players . . . Shaara writes a well-researched and evenhanded portrayal of the event that changed the direction of the Pacific War.”—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for To Wake the Giant

“An exciting war story . . . [a] deeply researched, nonjudgmental account of Pearl Harbor.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A thrilling you-are-there recreation . . . Fans of military fiction will find much to enjoy.”—Publishers Weekly

“[Jeff] Shaara deftly weaves a growing intensity that explodes on the pages. . . . His descriptions and explanations of the events as they unfold eerily bring to mind the old newsreel footage. His dramatic recreation of the devastation and carnage of the attack is among some of his best work.”—Bookreporter

“Moving [and] masterful . . . To Wake the Giant is detailed and nuanced, gripping and breathless . . . Shaara tackles a well-known story and makes it his own.”—Historical Novel Society

A great view of Midway from multiple views

Another one of Jeff Shaara's excellent historical novels! He writes from the point of view of many of the protagonists, including the Japanese. The characters are all fleshed-out and quite believable. The complicated stream of events makes it a very exciting read. The narration by Paul Michael is excellent., even to the extent of Japanese accents.

Good but not great

Huge fan of this author and liked this book a lot. However I feel the second half might have been a bit too much of a deep dive into the thought of the protagonists rather than trying to cover the complexity of events. This one was a bit too reductionist for me but well worth it anyway

Any OK Fictional Account of the Battle of Midway Is Going to be Worthwhile

Anyone who appreciates the story of this battle (and who doesn’t?) would almost by necessity have to enjoy any reasonably well done, factionalized account of it. I do, and I did.

The narration is good. The story is true to the facts.

The author fills in the blanks intelligently.

So, I liked it.

I must say, however, that there’s not much more to applaud. So,I’ve awarded it four stars.

A well-researched and told story of the watershed battle of WW2 in the pacific.

The usual masterful story telling of Shaara and how well he lays out the complex chronology and the behind-the-scenes decision-making that took place leading up to, and including the days of the battle.

Good book

Good book , not his best , a bit over dramatic at times,but worth the listen.