Introduction
Have you ever wondered what a WWII navy battle is like? Well the Battle of Midway gives you a great example. The Battle of Midway is the turning point for the Allies. It is what allowed them to start attacking the Axis powers. The whole Japanese plan was to draw out the remaining fleet of the U.S. navy, then be prepared to crush them. Luckily American Military code breaking intelligence let them break the Japanese navy code and find out about their plan. If you want to find out more, read what's below.
Have you ever wondered what a WWII navy battle is like? Well the Battle of Midway gives you a great example. The Battle of Midway is the turning point for the Allies. It is what allowed them to start attacking the Axis powers. The whole Japanese plan was to draw out the remaining fleet of the U.S. navy, then be prepared to crush them. Luckily American Military code breaking intelligence let them break the Japanese navy code and find out about their plan. If you want to find out more, read what's below.
The Beginning of the Battle of Midway
On the early morning of June 4, 1942 U.S. scouts found the Japanese 500 nautical miles away from Midway ( which is 926 kilometers). Once the Japanese started attacking Midway U.S. Torpedo Bombers cleared out enough defenses for the Dive Bombers to come. The Japanese lost 5 of their greatest ships, and the U.S. only lost one of their three aircraft carriers which was the USS Yorktown and the, USS Enterprise and Hornet survived.
On the early morning of June 4, 1942 U.S. scouts found the Japanese 500 nautical miles away from Midway ( which is 926 kilometers). Once the Japanese started attacking Midway U.S. Torpedo Bombers cleared out enough defenses for the Dive Bombers to come. The Japanese lost 5 of their greatest ships, and the U.S. only lost one of their three aircraft carriers which was the USS Yorktown and the, USS Enterprise and Hornet survived.
The End of The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway Was one of the most decisive Battles in naval history. It ended on June 7, 1942. After the Battle it was the turning point for the Allies in WWII. After the Battle of Midway The U.S. lost 300 seamen, 147 aircraft, and 1 aircraft carrier . If Japan was victorious Midway would be a Japanese air base. But since the U.S. won the Allies were now attacking the Axis powers. The Japanese Navy was damaged terribly after the Battle of Midway.
Conclusion
After the end of the battle of Midway the Allies were in a offensive postion and the Axis powers were in a defensive postion. The battle of Midway really was one of the most important naval battles' in U.S. history. The battle of Midway was very VERY important. If the U.S. lost the Allies would be in big trouble with WWII.