0
What else can I help you with?
The naval battle in the pacific where the streangth of the Japanese navy was destoyed in what battle?
Their best pilots and aircrewmen were destroyed at Midway.
The naval battle in the pacific where the strength of the Japanese navy was destroyed was the battle of what?
Their best torpedo & dive bomber pilots and aircrewmen were lost at Midway.
What best explain the significance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, was a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It marked the first major victory for the United States against Japan, significantly weakening the Japanese fleet by destroying four of its aircraft carriers. This victory shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific, allowing the U.S. to take the offensive and begin a series of successful operations against Japanese forces. Ultimately, Midway demonstrated the importance of intelligence, aircraft carriers, and decisive naval engagements in modern warfare.
The naval battle in the pacif where the strength of the Japanese navy was destroyed was the battle of?
Midway is where Japan lost their best and experienced airmen; the Philippine Sea in 1944 (two years later) is where Japan lost the rest of their carriers and airmen.
What two Pacific battles began to turn the tide of World War 2 in 1942?
The Battle of Midway, that sunk 4 Japanese carrier and many of Japan's best pilots and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, in the Philippine Sea. It was primarily a stalemate but it did stop the Japanese from further expansion.
What best describes the battle Spain and the US near the Philippines?
The United States won the naval battle easily.
Was the Battle of Midway fought on the ocean?
Very much so. The Island of Midway is a small atoll a little over 2 square miles that is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 1,500 miles NW of Hawaii. That was the only piece of land in the entire battle and the Japanese never set foot on it. The battle was considered the most decisive battle of WWII in the Pacific as it effectively wiped out the Japanese carrier fleet (4 carriers sunk) and their best pilots and turned the war into the Allies favor. The losses were irreplaceable to the Japanese because of their limited resources and shipyards and very long training programs for pilots.
Was the battle of midway the first time the US naval forces were equal in strength to the Japanese?
No. At the start of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), the Imperial Japanese Naval forces engaged in the Midway Operation outnumbered the US Naval forces protecting Midway in both aircraft carriers & surface combat ships. During the battle, the Japanese lost all four fleet aircraft carriers (with aircraft, pilots & crews) and only a few surface combat ships. The US lost one fleet aircraft carrier (out of three engaged) & one destroyer with most aircraft, pilots & crew saved. This was the first major battle where the Japanese losses were much greater than the US losses. Although the Japanese still had a much grater number of surface combat ships than the US Navy in the Midway area, the Japanese decided to withdraw & cancel the invasion of Midway. Actually the first time that US & Japanese forces were roughly equal in strength (in a particular combat zone) was during the Campaign for Guadalcanal that lasted several months from August 1942 into early 1943. During the campaign, losses (on land, air & sea) were heavy on both sides with the Japanese being the most adversely affected. Overall, the US Navy was superior in the numbers of naval combat forces over the Japanese throughout the entire war. Because of the US Navy's heavy commitment of forces to fight Germany, Italy, & Vichy France in the Atlantic & Mediterranean, it was not possible to shift the full weight of the US Navy against the Japanese in the Pacific, until after the two invasions of France in the summer of 1944. Thereafter the quantity of US Navy forces in the Pacific grew rapidly, far out numbering the Japanese naval units in almost all operations. The US shipyards also built many more ships every month of all types than the Japanese were building in a year. By the end of the war, the US Navy was the largest, most skilled, best organized, best supported, and most powerful navy ever built, even greatly surpassing the British Royal Navy.
What impact did the Battle of Midway have on the World War 2?
Midway wiped out Japan's best NAVAL airmen.
Why did a number of Filipinos join the guerrilla movement against the Japanese?
The Japanese were invaders and they did horrible things to the Filipino people, so the population fought back the best way they could. My dad fought against the Japanese in the Philippines and took part in the battle for Manilla and it was room by room battle to remove the Japanese from the city.
Which best describes the battle between Spain and the United states near the Philippines?
The Spanish fleet was quickly destroyed.The United States won the naval battle easily.the Spanish fleet was quickly destroyed
Which best describes the battle between Spain and the united statest near the Philippines?
The battle between Spain and the United States near the Philippines primarily refers to the Battle of Manila Bay, fought on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. U.S. naval forces, led by Commodore George Dewey, decisively defeated the Spanish fleet, marking a significant turning point in the war and leading to the U.S. occupation of the Philippines. This victory demonstrated American naval superiority and contributed to the eventual end of Spanish colonial rule in the Pacific. The battle was characterized by strategic planning and technological advantage, showcasing the shift in naval warfare.
