Battle of Midway (jun 4, 1942 – jun 7, 1942)
Description:
A major naval battle between Japan and the United States fought near the Midway Atoll in the Pacific. The U.S. Navy, using cryptography to anticipate the Japanese attack, decisively defeats the Japanese fleet, sinking four aircraft carriers. The victory shifts the balance of naval power in the Pacific in favor of the United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 4, 1942
jun 7, 1942
~ 3 days