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The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on Midway. The surprise was foiled because the US had broken Japan's military code and the US was prepared for the attack.

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How did the Americans learn of the planned attack on Midway Island?

Americans learned of the planned attack on Midway Island through intercepted Japanese communications. U.S. Navy cryptographers, particularly those working on breaking the Japanese naval code, deciphered messages indicating that Midway was the target of an impending assault. This intelligence allowed American forces to prepare and ultimately set a trap for the Japanese fleet, leading to a decisive victory at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.


Ask us anythingIn June 1942 decoded Japanese messages alerted the US to the Japanese attack on?

Decoded Japanese military radio messages let U.S. forces know that the Japanese Navy was planning a very large attack on Midway Island, along with a smaller attack on Wake Island.


What battle wiped out the Japanese navy?

The Battle of Midway crippled the Japanese navy.


Which island was not attacked on December 7 1941 by the Japanese?

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked several locations in the Pacific, including Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. However, the island of Midway was not attacked on that day. Midway was strategically important but was not targeted during the initial assault, as the Japanese focused on crippling the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The attack on Midway would come later, in June 1942, during the pivotal Battle of Midway.


Which Japanese attack method was more secretive on Pearl Harbor?

Both the Air and undersea attack were secretive. Both of the attacks were discovered before the attack began , but only the undersea attack was foiled. The air attack was blown off as a group of B-17s due in from the United States mainland when the air attack formation was picked up on radar.

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What island in the north Pacific Ocean was an American victory over Japan?

This was a failed attack against the US base at Midway. The island was northwest of Hawaii. The Japanese raid on the island was foiled because the US had broken the Japanese military codes and knew when the attack was planned. The Japanese were caught off guard and lost the battle there.


Where was the westernmost attack by Japanese forces in the pacific?

Midway Islands.


What direction did the Japanese attack in the Battle of Midway?

For maps of the battle, see website(s): Battle of Midway


What time did the Japanese launch their planes to attack Midway Island?

0600 dawn


Is it true that Midway was Japan first big victory for the Japanese?

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.


How did the Americans learn of the planned attack on Midway Island?

Americans learned of the planned attack on Midway Island through intercepted Japanese communications. U.S. Navy cryptographers, particularly those working on breaking the Japanese naval code, deciphered messages indicating that Midway was the target of an impending assault. This intelligence allowed American forces to prepare and ultimately set a trap for the Japanese fleet, leading to a decisive victory at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.


Why did the Battle of Midway fight in world war 2?

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.


U.S. naval forces were NOT surprised by the impending Japanese attack at Midway because of an early warning from .?

navy cryptologists


U.S. naval forces were NOT surprised by the impending Japanese attack at Midway because of an early warning from?

navy cryptologists


Naval forces were NOT surprised by the impending Japanese attack at Midway because of an early warning from?

us navy crypto


What battle was the turning point of World War 2 in the pacific ground war?

The turning point in the Pacific war came at the Battle of Midway. The US cracked Japanese codes and learned of a Japanese attack on Midway. They then sent an armada of ships to meet this attack. The US inflicted heavy damage, including sinking 4 Japanese carriers.


Ask us anythingIn June 1942 decoded Japanese messages alerted the US to the Japanese attack on?

Decoded Japanese military radio messages let U.S. forces know that the Japanese Navy was planning a very large attack on Midway Island, along with a smaller attack on Wake Island.