Battles of World War II - Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway was the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the tiny U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway atoll, represents the...
The Battle of Midway was the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the tiny U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway atoll, represents the strategic high water mark of Japan's Pacific Ocean war. Prior to this action, Japan possessed general naval superiority over the United States and could usually choose where and when to attack. After Midway, the two opposing fleets were essentially equals, and the United States soon took the offensive.
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