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They wanted Midway Island for a re-fuelling base for aircraft and warships.

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What battle was japans first naval defeat?

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What was Japan's main goal in attacking midway?

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Take Midway Island & destroy US fleet at sea.


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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 American strength did yamaoto hope to weaken in attacking midway?

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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.