0
The United States had suffered continuous set backs since the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. We had lost Wake Island, and Guam early in the war, and finally Corregidor was forced to surrender in May 1942. Only the Doolittle bombing raid on Japan in April 1942 had produced any positive action for Americans and this was largely A token raid to boost American morale, which it did. However Admiral Nimitz, victor at Midway, had also been victorious at the battle of the Coral Sea, and this was also a boost to Americans. The Japanese saw Midway as a strategic location from which to launch future actions in the Pacific and had done much planning and applied a large amount of naval resources to help it capture the island. (As a professional US Marine, I saw Midway in October of 1963 as the troopship I was aboard dropped a Marine, who was suffering from appendicitis, off there for medical help. To me Midway resembled two huge sand dunes with a few buildings on them, and I could only imagine what it was like on June 4-7 1942 when this very significant battle took place.) The US was already making plans to go on the offensive, and for us this battle was significant in that it would enhance the success of these future operations, plus we didn
What else can I help you with?
The Battle of Midway was the turning point that?
For the US in the War in the Pacific
Which battle do you think was most important in turning the war in favor of the allies?
Well, it depends. If you're thinking about the war in the Pacific, then it would be the Battle of Midway. If it were the war in the east, with Europe, then it would be the Battle of the Bulge.
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War in 1939-1945. The United States crippled the Japanese navy at this battle. They were on the defensive the rest of the war.
How did the Battle of Midway and the Battle of Guadalcanal change the course of the war in the Pacific?
cocaine is a hell of a drug
Which world war ii battle marked a turning point for fighting in the pacific?
Battle of Midway
Which battle changed the direction of the war in the Pacific?
The Battle of Midway
Turning point in the Pacific war?
The Battle of Midway .
What was turning point battle of the pacific war?
midway
What was turning point in the war in the pacific?
The battle of midway
What battle is know as the turning point in the pacific war?
The battle of Midway
What battle became a turning point in the war in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway.
What Battle became the turning point in the war in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway.
After which pacific batlle will us achieve a foothold in the pacific war?
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was the turning point that?
For the US in the War in the Pacific
What was the point of world war 2 in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway .
What is the midway of World War 2?
Midway is an important battle between the Japanese and America. It was the turning point in the pacific where the Americans would push back the Japanese.
What World War 2 battle marked a turning point for fighting in the Pacific?
The Battle of Britain.
