jun 4, 1942 - Battle of Midway
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USA vs. JapanThe Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It occurred between 4 and 7 June 1942, only six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea.
The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific War. Before the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7-8 May 1942, the Imperial Navy of Japan had swept aside all of its enemies from the Pacific and Indian oceans.
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jun 4, 1942
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~ 83 years ago