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Why was the victory at Midway so important to the Allied forces?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt wasn't a major turning point. The turning points in World War II were the battle of Stalingrad and the battle of Midway. Stalingrad was the turning point for the war in Europe. Midway was the turning point for the Pacific Theater. (Japan)
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∙ 11y agoMidway put the majority of the Japanese fleet out of action and fully turned the Pacific war in favor of the allies.
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∙ 11y agoBy sinking four of the Imperial Japanese aircraft carriers, the US naval aviators permanently shifted the balance of power in the Pacific.
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∙ 12y agoIt put Japan on the defensive.
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After yhe battle of midway the allies did what?
Up through the Battle of Midway, Allied forces were clearly on the defensive side, reacting to the Japanese offensive operations.
From what two general directions did allied forces move in on japan?
Midway Islands
What was the military end state for Operation TORCH?
It was an Allied victory with the defeat of the Vichy French forces.
What were the nations of Midway fighting over?
Japan was trying to control all of the islands of the Pacific. The Allied forces refused to allow that level of imperialism and Midway Island was one of the more vigorously contested battle fronts.
Which is more significant- battle of Britain or d-day?
battle of Britain was carnegie and death with no victory. D-Day was the stepping stone toward victory in Europe by allied forces.
Which was the first major victory for allied forces sfter the US entered the war?
Midway
Midway and the coral sea were?
Midway was a naval battle between the USA and Japan during WWII. The victory by the USA at Midway spelled the end of the War in the Pacific for Japan. The Battle of the Coral Sea fought in 1942 was another strategic sea victory for the Allied Forces.
Who led the allied forces to victory?
Eisenhower .
Who was the admiral who led allied forces at the Battle of Midway?
Adm. Flecture
What was the importance of the American victory at the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War of WW2 in favor of the Allied Forces. The Japanese had lost their first big battle against anyone. They were used to winning all the time. This battle made them lose face.
After yhe battle of midway the allies did what?
Up through the Battle of Midway, Allied forces were clearly on the defensive side, reacting to the Japanese offensive operations.
From what two general directions did allied forces move in on japan?
Midway Islands
Which was the first major victory for allied forces?
The Battle of Britain was arguably the first allied victory, which also laid down a near permanent cripple onto Hitler's Luftwaffe.
Why was the victory at Normandy beach so important to the Allied Forces?
The Allies needed a foothold in France to launch an invasion to liberate France and attack Germany from the west.
How did the Pacific war change after the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway?
The Allied Forces began defeating the Japanese and repelling them back toward Japan after the battles of Midway and Coral Sea.
What was the military end state for Operation TORCH?
It was an Allied victory with the defeat of the Vichy French forces.
Why was the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne important?
The First Battle of the Marne lasted from September 5th to the 12th in 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German Army. The battle was the efforts of German forces advancement into France.
