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From the Japanese side, the major goals were:
(1) draw out the remaining U.S. Fleet carriers and destroy them
(2) capture the island of Midway for use as a staging base for attacks against the Hawaiian Islands
From the American side, the major goals were:
(1) Prevent the capture of Midway
(2) Inflict as much damage as possible on the Japanese fleet, while limiting damage to the American fleet
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What was the main impact of the Battle of Midway island?
The main impact was the turning point of the Naval war in the Pacific. Prior to Midway, the Allies were fighting an uphill battle against the Japanese Navy. After Midway, the Japanese Navy was fighting an uphill battle with the Allies.
When where and who won the battle of midway?
The US Navy won the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Basically a battle between aircraft carriers of the USA and Japan. The US Navy won decisively and this was the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
What battle was turning point in the pacific?
the battle of midway
What were the five main battles of World War 2?
Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Kursk Battle of Coral Sea Battle of Midway Battle of the Java Sea
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."
Timeline for the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
Who was involved with the battle of midway and why?
See website: Battle of Midway
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.
What was the naval battle that ended Japan's threat to Hawaii?
The Battle of Midway.
