jun 3, 1942 - Battle of Midway
Description:
An attempted surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy on the U.S base on Midway island. The U.S won in a decisive victory as U.S codebreakers broke Japanese communication codes and figured out the Japanese attack on Midway. The battle shifted the momentum in the Pacific Ocean from the axis to the Allies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 3, 1942
Now
~ 83 years ago