The US in some ways laid a trap. They had broken much of the Imperial Japanese Naval Code, and sent an uncoded message indicating that Midway was short of fresh water. The Japanese picked up the message and relayed it back.
The US fortified the island and sent a fleet of carriers, including some that the Japanese thought had already been sunk.
Naval Intelligence confirmed that an Invasion Fleet was headed there and the US Navy was determined to defend the Island. It attacked the covering fleet and the Invasion Fleet could no longer proceed without air support. It sailed home.
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Who led forces during the Battle of Midway?
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Who led Japan in the Battle of Midway?
Gen MacArthur
What year did Midway start?
The battle of Midway was fought in June, 1942.
Who led the US in the Battle of Midway?
Admiral Chester Nimitz .
Who was the admiral who led allied forces at the Battle of Midway?
Adm. Flecture
When did the Battle of Midway start?
June 4, 1942
Who led the allies in the Battle of Midway?
The Americans. United States Marine Corps.
When did the Battle of Midway start and end?
4-7 June 1942 .
What was the German Battle of Midway?
Germany's version of the battle of midway is the battle of stalingrad
The Battle of Midway goals?
See website: Battle of Midway
What was the terrain like in the Battle of Midway?
Midway was a "Sea Battle."
Who was the commander of the Battle of Midway?
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Timeline for the Battle of Midway?
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Who was involved with the battle of midway and why?
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Who took control of guadalcanal in the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Guadalcanal was an entirely different battle from the Battle of Midway and did not occur until two months after Midway.
Japanese forces the battle of midway?
See order of battle, website: Battle of Midway
Where was Battle of Midway was fought?
at midway
The battle of midway took place-?
The Battle of Midway took place on the Midway Island also known as the Midway Atoll.
Who was the famous person that was in the Battle of Midway?
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What people were involved in the battle of midway?
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What was the weather like at the Battle of Midway?
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Why was the Battle of Midway island started?
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Facts and figures of Battle of Midway?
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What were japans causalties at the Battle of Midway?
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Were their civilian deaths in the Battle of Midway?
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