it took place in ww2 at Midway Atoll/ Midway Island in June 4-7, 1942.
it was fought for because it was very valuable to the U.S and Japan
There were two phases of the Battle Of Midway. it would take a long time to write it all out so I have included two links for you to read to glean good summaries of that battle. Thanks for using answers com and wikianswers com.
Which first battle, where?
The Battle of Midway took place in 1942, now seventy years ago. Veterans of the battle are now in their eighties and nineties so some are still with us. However, if you are asking in order to talk to one of the veterans about the battle or to simply honor them for their role in the battle, make it soon. We have a limited time to honor our heroes.
The first battle in which the U.S. stopped the Japanese advance was the Battle of the Coral Sea, one month prior to the Battle of Midway.
The Battle of Midway was the first time two opposing naval forces fought each other without a surface engagement ; the battle being carried out by airplanes .
It took place in Pittsburg, Tennessee. The time was April 6, 1862.
The Battle of Midway was fought by the Japanese Navy and the US Navy between 4th and 7th of June 1942. The Japanese were wanting to take over Midway partly to use in further attacks on Hawaii and to prevent more attacks on the Japanese home islands. The Japanese high command also wanted to take over part of the Aleutian Islands at the same time, so part of their forces were assigned to invade there at the same time.
The Battle of Midway was the turning point for the Allies when they defeated the Japanese on the sea. This was the first time the Allies had defeated the Japanese juggernaut.
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.
It took place in Pittsburg, Tennessee. The time was April 6, 1862.
The Battle of Midway was one of the largest fought at the time, involving over 200 ships of both the U.S. Navy and Japanese Navy. It was not the largest naval battle of the war, however. The largest was the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October, 1944.
The Battle of Midway is considered the turning point in the Pacific in WWII. It was the first time the US was able to turn back and resist the Japanese carrier fleet.