The Battle Of Midway

The Battle Of Midway is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of World War 2.

It occurred in June and ended within 3 days.

Battle Of Midway

Battle Of Midway

The Japanese attack sought to eliminate the United States as a naval threat in the pacific.

The Japanese plan was to lure the aircraft carriers into a trap.

Battle Of Midway

The plan was faulty do to the japanese assumptions on the Americans reaction.

American code breakers were able to determine he date and time of the attack.

Battle Of Midway

The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the war because now the U.S was still in the pacific.

Soldiers in Midway

Admiral Chester Nimitz

This is Admiral Chester William Nimitz.

Admiral Chester Nimitz

He served in the navy during the Battle Of Midway.

Admiral Frank Fletcher

This is Frank Jack Fletcher,he was a commander in the pivotal Battle of Midway.

Admiral Frank Fletcher

He was also a commander at the battle of coral sea.

Raymond Sprruance

This is a Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance,he emerged from this battle as greatest admirals in American naval history.

Raymond Spruance

He also served in the battle of the Philippine sea.

Japanese soldiers

Isoruku Yamato

This is Japanese naval marshal Isoruku Yamato, he served in the Battle of Midway.

Isoroku Yamato

Yamato’s plan for Midway was to knock the U.S out of the pacific to setup defensive coast.

Nobutake Kondo

Nobutake was an Admiral during the Battle of Midway.

Nobutake Kondo

He had been in service since 1907 and stopped in 1945.

Facts on Midway

The United States actually seemed pretty outnumbered, and yet still won the war.

Facts on Midway

The United States only had 307 casualties.

Facts on Midway

The United States lost 1 carrier and 157 aircraft.

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