Fought near the Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean, the Battle of Midway was one of the most crucial battles in WWII for the Americans. It was considered the turning point in the Pacific battle between Japan and America. Here are 10 interesting facts about this pivotal moment in our history:
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1.Yamamoto, the principal architect on the attack on Pearl Harbor, planned the attack on Midway to destroy the American aircraft carriers
2.Midway was attacked due to its strategic location and importance to U.S.
3.The aid by U.S. intelligence breaking the Japanese code played a critical role in the battle.
4.Chester W. Nimitz led the American fleet.
5.The Battle of Midway shifted in favor of U.S after its dive bombers sank three Japanese carriers.
6.Japan lost all its four large aircraft carriers involved in the battle. These carriers were engaged in the six-carrier force that had successfully bombed Pearl Harbor.
7.The only American aircraft carrier that was destroyed was USS Yorktown.
8.America lost 300 men in the battle; Japan lost 3000.
9.The Battle of Midway was considered the turning point in the Pacific War.
10.Japan didn’t use their two most advanced carriers in battle.
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