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Midway Atoll was a US base that provided aerial surveillance and advance notice of Japanese naval threats approaching the main islands of Hawaii from the west-northwest. It was large enough to house a small-to-moderate sized air & naval forces. It was primarily a defensive base for the US, with only minimal capability to help with US offensive operations in the central Pacific in the direction of Japan.
To the Japanese, the atoll if seized could have possibly helped Japan conduct offensive operations into the Hawaiian Islands. However, if the Japanese had seized the atoll in June 1942 during the Battle of Midway, then it is doubtful that Japan could have successfully held the island more than one or two months against the strength of US naval, ground & air forces stationed in nearby Hawaii. Midway was too far away from other Japanese bases to get air support or allow Japanese naval units to linger for defense of the atoll.
In the end, Midway's main benefit to the US was to draw the Japanese aircraft carriers into a foolhardy, fateful & pivotal battle that led to a devastating Japanese defeat.
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Where was the Battle of Midway?
Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific
Where did Battle of Midway happen?
Midway Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. Midway Islands includes Eastern Island, Sand Island, and Spit Island
What was the name of the airfield at midway island?
Henderson Field, Midway
Who was the Battle of Midway against?
Japanese fortifications on the island of Midway.
Where did the Battle of Midway island occur?
About 100 miles north of the Island of Midway, at the Japanese carrier fleet.
How midway island got its name?
According to Historians, Midway Island was formally called Middlebrooks and Brooks. However, after the United States annexed the island in 1867 the name was changed to Midway.
Why was the Battle of Midway island started?
See website: Battle of Midway
What country is midway in?
Midway (not a country) is an island group in the Pacific Ocean. At present Midway is a U.S. possession
Scooter put a pin in Midway Island?
Scooter put a pin in Midway Island is a homework assignment in Grand Island. See link below.
Give a possible explanation for how midway Islands got its name?
Midway Island was first called Middlebrook, then Brooks. The island became formally known as Midway in 1867, when it was formally annexed by the United States. The name Midway comes from the location, approximately midway between the US west coast and the Philippines.
The Battle of Midway took place?
The Battle of Midway took place on the Midway Island also known as the Midway Atoll.
What was midway caused by?
I believe midway island was created by a volcano but im not sure
