Midway

The Battle of Midway was a crucial naval battle during World War II, fought in June 1942 near Midway Atoll in the Pacific. It marked a turning point in the war against Japan, as the United States Navy decisively defeated the Japanese fleet. By using intelligence to anticipate Japanese plans, U.S. forces sank four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing only one of their own. This victory shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific, preventing Japan from expanding further and boosting Allied morale. Midway demonstrated the importance of strategic planning, technology, and intelligence in modern warfare.