Midway (Battle of Midway)

The Battle of Midway was a crucial naval conflict during World War II, taking place from June 4 to June 7, 1942, near the Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. It marked a significant turning point in the war, as the United States Navy decisively defeated an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Utilizing intelligence breakthroughs, American forces anticipated Japanese movements, allowing them to sink four Japanese aircraft carriers. This victory halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific and boosted American morale, significantly shifting the balance of power in the war.