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Because its mid way between the US and the Philippines

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Where did Battle of Midway happen?

Midway Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. Midway Islands includes Eastern Island, Sand Island, and Spit Island


Is Midway Island an atoll?

Midway Atoll consist of three Islands, Sand, Eastern and Spit Islands.


What is the name of the main island in the Midway Atoll?

It is named Sand Island and has as area of about 1,200 acres.


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.


How midway got it 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.


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.


Where was the Battle of Midway?

Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific


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.


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