Battle of Midway (jun 4, 1942 – jun 7, 1942)
Description:
A decisive naval battle in the Pacific, where the U.S. Navy ambushed and destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers. The victory shifted the balance of power in the Pacific, halting Japanese expansion. From this point, the U.S. took the offensive in the Pacific War.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 4, 1942
jun 7, 1942
~ 3 days