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They wanted Midway Island for a re-fuelling base for aircraft and warships.
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What were japans causalties at the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
What battle was japans first naval defeat?
Battle of Midway.
What battle broke the back of Japans navy?
Midway
What did Admiral Yamamoto hope to destroy by attacking Midway?
Aircraft carriers.
What was Japan's main goal in attacking midway?
The goal of the attack on Midway was to disable the part of the American Pacific Fleet that had not been at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked.
How did the battle of Midway change the war in Pacific?
american forces began attacking japanese bases
How did the battle of of midway change the war in the pacific?
american forces began attacking japanese bases
Reason for the Battle of Midway?
Take Midway Island & destroy US fleet at sea.
Who won the Battle of Midway?
The U.S. were stuck on a tiny island in the pacific ocean. Where japans' superior experience with naval ships had an advantage. But soon the U.S. took the offensive position.
When does the Midway escape World War 2?
Midway is an island...it can't escape. Also, that island was never lost so there would be no reason to esacpe. Midway is an island...it can't escape. Also, that island was never lost so there would be no reason to esacpe.
What was the conclusion of the Battle of Midway?
The American victory at the Battle of Midway Island was the beginning of the end of Japanese aggression in the Second World War. With the United States in control of Midway, the Japanese had no chance of attacking the Hawaiin Islands and, therefore, no chance of attacking America's west coast. From this point on, Japanese forces in the Pacific receeded and were eventually forced to defend the home islands; after three more years of fighting, the Japanese surrendered unconditionally in August 1945.
What reason do the Confederates give for the reason for the Civil war?
Northern aggression - attacking the Confederate States of America.
