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Fighting men through out history have normally been "soldiers" fighting on the ground. Either with a hand held weapon alone, or coupled with a horse or vehicle (chariot or wagon). Soldiers (Sailors) fighting on water, required skills to operate the boat or ship; in addition to their fighting skills. Therefore, soldiers fighting with horses, chariots, or ships required MORE training than simply the foot soldier fighting on the ground.
For the first time in the history of man, the 20th (1914) century expanded the role of the fighting man. The sky was added to the arena's of LAND & WATER. Now the soldier who had learned to fight with a weapon (Infantryman); a Cavalryman (horse & chariot); and a Sailor (ships); had to learn to fight in the sky (airplanes) as an Airman.
Of the 3 arenas of battle, the sky requires the most technical training and machinery. At least it was for the pilots of the 20th century. Today's 21st Century pilots have COMPUTERS to assist them; and in many cases today's aircraft can FLY THEMSELVES, as evidenced by today's UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
During WWI, WWII, the Korean & Vietnam Wars, it took more time and money to produce "Pilots" than it did the common fighting man of the times. During WWII, at the Battle of Midway in 1942, Japan lost the cream of it's pilots, torpedo bomber & dive bomber crewmen WITH ONE STROKE. They could NOT be replaced in time to contribute their skills to future battles; consequently, Japan would be facing increasingly experienced US pilots, while their newer "trainee" pilots would not live long enough to "become experienced"; as they would die quickly at the hands of US Naval fighter pilots. After Midway, there would be few Japanese Aerial Victories. And who ever controlled the skys, would win the war in the Pacific.
Please see the "related questions" link below for a longer explanation of the possible "turning points" of the Pacific war.
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What were two battles that are considered turning points in the pacific war?
Midway and the Battle of Stalingrad
How were each what battles a turning point in the war?
You have to give us the list of battles you are to choose from for us to answer your question. I will tell you the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway were turning points for the Pacific War. The Battle of Stalingrad and The Battle of Britain were turning points in Europe.
What were 2 turning points in world war ll for japan?
The turning points for Japan in WW2 were the battle for Guadalcanal (7 August 1942 - 9 February 1943) and the battle of Midway (4 - 7 June 1942) where the Japanese never fully regained the initiative and fought what was essentially a defensive war afterwards .
Why was the victory at Midway so important to the Allied forces?
It was a major turning point for the War in the Pacific and the war against Japan. A huge invasion force along with 4 major carriers were lost by Japan. A loss that Japan could not make up before it far to late.
What battles were the turning points of the American Civil War?
there are several turning points but the main one is Gettysburg
What were main turning points in World War 2?
Midway in the Pacific, Stalingrad in Europe.
What were the major turning points in the US-Japanese conflict in World War 2?
The major turning point in the War in the Pacific was the Battle of Midway.
What were the turning points inof the war in Europe and the pacific?
Normandy in Europe and Midway in Pacific
What were two battles that are considered turning points in the pacific war?
Midway and the Battle of Stalingrad
What are the turing points for the world war 2?
Two major battles are widely regarded as turning points. In the European Theater - The Battle of Stalingrad. In the Pacific Theater - The Battle of Midway.
What was the impact of the Battle of Midway in World War II?
It was the turning piont of World War 2 in the Pacific.
Why were Stalingrad in the East and Midway in the Pacific turning points in World War II?
These two battles marked the end of both German and Japanese expansionism during WW2 .
How were each what battles a turning point in the war?
You have to give us the list of battles you are to choose from for us to answer your question. I will tell you the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway were turning points for the Pacific War. The Battle of Stalingrad and The Battle of Britain were turning points in Europe.
What was the decisive battle of World War 2 that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?
Midway
What was the turning point of world war 2 at pacific theater?
The Battle of Midway.
What was the turning point in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War 2?
The Battle of Midway
What battles marked the turning point of world war ii in the pacific theater?
Midway
