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Midway belonged to the US. The Japanese wanted to invade and occupy Midway. The US learned Japan was on its way to attack Midway. They launched planes and ship to conduct a defense/offense against the Japanese Navy. They succeeded in defeating the Japanese in this battle and it was the turning point in World War 2 in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
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Where did midway airport get its named from?
The battle of midway during world war ll.
What World War 2 battle marked a turning point for fighting in the Pacific?
The Battle of Britain.
In what war did the battle midway occur?
World War 2.
Battle of midway?
naval battle of World War II (June 1942)
What was the point of world war 2 in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway .
Five most important battles of world war 1 and of world war 2?
World War 2 Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Britain Battle of the Atlantic Battle for Midway Battle of Leningrad
what battle is considered the turning point for us in world war 2?
The Battle of Midway .
What impact did the Battle of Midway have on the World War 2?
Midway wiped out Japan's best NAVAL airmen.
What is the turning point in World War 2 for the Japanese?
the battle of midway
What was the turing point of the war in the pacific during World War 2?
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.
Which world war ii battle marked a turning point for fighting in the pacific?
Battle of Midway
