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The Battle of Midway: A turning point in World War II
Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World...
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A turning point: Understanding the Battle of Midway
Discover the significant events that took place during the Battle of Midway during...
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Discover how the U.S. Navy defeated Japan's fleet to check Japanese expansion in the Battle of Midway
In June 1942, one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea, U.S. naval airplanes stopped...
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Learn about the context and location of the Battle of Midway during World War II
Overview of the location of the Battle of Midway.
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Midway Islands
Sand Island, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
MCS 2nd Class Mark Logico/U.S. Navy
Midway Islands
Aerial photo of the Midway Islands, November 24, 1941. Eastern Island, the site of...
U.S. Navy/NARA
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
Laysan albatrosses (Phoebastria immutabilis) nesting near what remains of...
David Patte/USFWS
Japanese expansion in World War II
In World War II Japanese military forces quickly took advantage of their success...
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Examine the clash of the carriers between Japan and the United States during the Battle of Midway
Makeup and disposition of naval and air forces at the Battle of Midway.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc/Kenny Chmielewski
Yamamoto Isoroku
Yamamoto Isoroku, commander in chief of Japan's Combined Fleet during World War II.
U.S. Naval Historical Center (Photo number: NH 63430)
Chester W. Nimitz
Chester W. Nimitz, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.
U.S. Navy Photo
Discover the significant events of June 4, 1942, during the Battle of Midway
Timeline of the significant events that took place on June 4, 1942, during the Battle...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc/Kenny Chmielewski
Battle of Midway: Japanese aircraft carrier
Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu maneuvering as U.S. Air Force B-17 bombers...
U.S. Air Force
Battle of Midway
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bombers being prepared for flight prior to the Battle...
U.S. Navy
Battle of Midway
U.S. Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive-bomber during the Battle of Midway.
U.S. Navy/National Archives/Naval Historical Center(Digital Photo Number: 80-G-17054)
Battle of Midway
Panoramic combination of two photos depicting the Battle of Midway. The USS Yorktown...
2rd Class William G. Roy—U.S. Navy/NARA
Battle of Midway
The Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma following an attack by U.S. planes at...
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Compare the casualties of Japan and the United States during the Battle of Midway
Infographic comparing the casualties suffered by Japan and the United States during...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc/Kenny Chmielewski
Battle of Midway: USS Yorktown
The USS Astoria passing the USS Yorktown shortly after the latter...
2rd Class William G. Roy—U.S. Navy/NARA
Battle of Midway: USS Yorktown
Deck of the USS Yorktown shortly after being hit by Japanese bombs during...
2rd Class William G. Roy—U.S. Navy/NARA
Interactives
World War II: Pacific Theatre of Operations
The Pacific Theatre of Operations, 1941–45.
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