7 juin 1942 - End of the Battle of Midway
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The Battle of Midway ended on June 7th, 1942 marked the end of the battle of midway. The Americans were victorious. Japan also took a significant blow, losing 4 aircraft carriers in the process.
This battle is significant, because it changed things so that Japan could not fight an offensive war anymore, giving the US a significant advantage. From this point on, the U.S. would have the "front foot" in the war against Japan, and this is why the battle of Midway is known as the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
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