In 1942, the U.S. won a decisive victory over Japan in the Battle of Midway. Occurring in June of that year, the battle saw U.S. naval and air forces sink or damage numerous ships (especially aircraft carriers) in Japan's fleet while turning back Japan's bid to invade Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. losses were, by comparison, light.
No, the Battle of Midway (1942) was a decisive victory for the USA army over the Japanese. The Battle of Midway was retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor six months earlier.
Midway atoll, June 4-6, 1942.
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Victory in Japan (as opposed to VE: Victory in Europe)
Medal 'For the Victory over Japan' was created on 1945-09-30.
Victory over Japan Day
"Victory over Japan Day"
This battle is called the Battle of Midway. Fought between June 3 and June 7, 1942, it marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Allied forces, primarily the United States Navy, achieved a decisive victory, significantly weakening the Japanese fleet and thwarting further attacks on Hawaii.
VJ Day - Victory over Japan.
it happened at 1942
it was the united states victory over japan