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What are some important events that happened in the Battle of Midway?

With the exception of one crewman, the total annihilation of Torpedo Squadron 8.


Were Matt Garth and Tom Garth real persons in the battle of Midway?

Matt Garth and Tom Garth are fictional characters from the 1976 film "Midway," which dramatizes the events of the Battle of Midway during World War II. While the film features real historical figures and events, the Garth brothers were created for narrative purposes and do not represent actual individuals who fought in the battle. The real Battle of Midway took place in June 1942 and was a pivotal naval battle between the United States and Japan.


Which of these events happened first treaty of ft laramie the death of Sitting Bull the sand creek massacre or the massacre at wounded knee?

BATTLE OF LEXINGTon


What events led to the Battle of Midway?

Following the inconclusive Battle of the Coral Sea (May, 1942) Japan realized that the US carriers (while outnumbered) represented a threat to their continued landing operations. They sought to engage the US carriers in a decisive battle and establish a forward position on Midway Island.Unfortunately, things went wrong. Of the three Japanese carriers that fought at Coral Sea, one was lost and the other two needed repairs. That left 4 carriers to attack Midway. Also, the US had broken the Japanese Naval Code and knew where the fleet was going to be. A combination of skillful planning and fortuitous occurrences led to the destruction of all four Japanese carriers, while the US lost only the Yorktown.


What are the main events of the battle of Midway?

The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, was a pivotal naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The United States, having cracked Japanese codes, anticipated an attack and set up an ambush, leading to the sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers—Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu—while losing only one carrier, the USS Yorktown. This decisive victory significantly weakened the Japanese fleet and shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific in favor of the Allies. The battle is often regarded as a turning point in the war against Japan.

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What are some important events that happened in the Battle of Midway?

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The Battle of Midway


What events served as major turning points for the war in the pacific?

Primarily the Battle of Midway, after which the Allies had the upper hand - prior to Midway, the Japanese did.


Were Matt Garth and Tom Garth real persons in the battle of Midway?

Matt Garth and Tom Garth are fictional characters from the 1976 film "Midway," which dramatizes the events of the Battle of Midway during World War II. While the film features real historical figures and events, the Garth brothers were created for narrative purposes and do not represent actual individuals who fought in the battle. The real Battle of Midway took place in June 1942 and was a pivotal naval battle between the United States and Japan.


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What are some other events that happened when Pearl Harbor was going on?

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Which of these events occurred before the attack on Pearl Harbor battle of guadalcanal Battle of Midway battle of the coral sea or Atlantic charter issued?

The answer is The Atlantic Charter.The Atlantic Charter was issued in August 1941.Pearl Harbor was attacked in December 1941.Battle of Coral Sea was in May 1942Battle of Midway was in June 1942Guadalcanal began in August 1942 and ended in early 1943.


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