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No. The Japanese sent an invasion fleet, but it was turned back when the US Carriers sank the four Japanese Aircraft Carriers that were providing the air cover for the invasion, in June 1942. On a side note-my opinion: For the Japanese, it was a bad idea to seize Midway on several levels. Midway was too far away from all other Japanese bases to be supported or protected. Even if the Japanese had taken Midway, the US could have easily retaken it or neutralized it. For the Japanese, it offered only a minimal air threat to Pearl Harbor. Any Japanese aircraft coming from Midway to Pearl Harbor would be spotted by Hawaiian stations on the other smaller islands to the Northwest of Oahu. The biggest threat it offered was for Japanese air search & reconnaissance. It was also not possible for the Japanese to maintain any supporting surface naval units in the defense of Midway for any extended period of time due to the practical logistical issues that Japan faced.
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Who was the Battle of Midway against?
Japanese fortifications on the island of Midway.
Why is the Battle of Midway important?
Midway marked an important turning point in the war in the Pacific. Had the Japanese captured Midway and succeeded in destroying the carriers of the Pacific Fleet, Hawaii would have come under serious threat and the war possibly extended for months. With their loss at Midway, the threat to Hawaii was removed and Japan lost precious ships and highly-skilled aviators it could not easily replace.
Japanese forces the battle of midway?
See order of battle, website: Battle of Midway
Who was part of the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese and The US.
Results of the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese were defeated.
What was the first Island the US invaded and captured from the Japanese in the Pacific?
Midway islands
Did the Japanese surrrender in the battle of midway?
No , the Japanese did not formally surrender at the battle of Midway .
What battle wiped out the Japanese navy?
The Battle of Midway crippled the Japanese navy.
Who started the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese The Japanese
Who was the Battle of Midway against?
Japanese fortifications on the island of Midway.
Why is the Battle of Midway important?
Midway marked an important turning point in the war in the Pacific. Had the Japanese captured Midway and succeeded in destroying the carriers of the Pacific Fleet, Hawaii would have come under serious threat and the war possibly extended for months. With their loss at Midway, the threat to Hawaii was removed and Japan lost precious ships and highly-skilled aviators it could not easily replace.
Japanese forces the battle of midway?
See order of battle, website: Battle of Midway
Who faught the Battle of Midway?
The Americans and Japanese .
Who was part of the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese and The US.
Results of the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese were defeated.
United States planes wrecked the Japanese invasion fleet at the battle of?
Battle of Midway US naval aircraft sank the four Japanese aircraft carriers that were supporting the invasion force.
Why did the Japanese go after midway?
they went after midway because of the water and Midway broke one o there codes and Japan go the message.
