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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?
See website: Battle of Midway
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
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 .
Who led forces during the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
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
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 .
Who led Japan in the Battle of Midway?
Gen MacArthur
What battle was turning point in the pacific?
the battle of midway
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
Who was the commander of the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
What was the terrain like in the Battle of Midway?
Midway was a "Sea Battle."
