author
J. Michael Wenger
b. 1950
A longtime military historian, he is known for deeply researched books and articles on Pearl Harbor and Japanese naval aviation in World War II. His work blends tactical detail with a clear eye for the people and decisions behind historic battles.
1 Audiobook
Infamous Day: Marines at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941
by Robert Cressman, J. Michael Wenger
About the author
J. Michael Wenger is an American military historian whose work centers on World War II, especially Pearl Harbor and Japanese carrier aviation. Reliable publisher and library sources describe him as a freelance historian living in Raleigh, North Carolina, and note that he has co-written numerous books along with journal articles, newspaper features, and reviews.
He has collaborated on several well-known history titles, including books on Pearl Harbor and other major wartime events. His later work has been especially associated with detailed studies of the Japanese attack on Oahu, written with fellow historians such as Robert J. Cressman and John F. Di Virgilio.
His research has also earned professional recognition. The U.S. Naval Institute named Jonathan Parshall and J. Michael Wenger recipients of its 2012 Naval History Author of the Year award for their article "Pearl Harbor's Overlooked Answer."