Battle of Midway (jun 4, 1942 – jun 7, 1942)
Description:
Who - The United States and JapanWhat - The US Navy stopped a Japanese attack on the Midway Atoll island
Where - Midway Atoll
Why - Japan wanted to take over Midway, but the US stopped them in the act
After the Japanese lost horribly at the Battle of MIdway, the rest of the world realized that the US doesn't back down from a fight after it is provoked. It caused the Axis Powers to become more afraid of attacking the US
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Date:
jun 4, 1942
jun 7, 1942
~ 3 days
