1 Jan 1942 Jahr - Battle of Midway

Beschreibung:

U.s forces outflank a Japanese force and win the Battle of Midway, turning the tide of the war in the Pacific. Until now, the Japanese had maintained a powerful air force and naval presence in the Pacific, effectively crushing any opposition. This event is significant because it turned the direction of the war in the Pacific, halted Japanese advancement, and began the U.s island-hopping campaign.