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America prepares for Battle of Midway
The U.S. prepares for the Battle of Midway by grouping all of their ships together. They knew to do this ahead of time due to them breaking the Japanese code. (Without the U.S. breaking Japanese code, it's likely the U.S. might have lost the Battle of Midway.) -
First military engagement in Battle of Midway
U.S. mistakenly fly's a group of B-17 Flying Fortress bombers to attack what they thought was the main Japanese fleet but was actually the Kondo's invasion force. This unsuccessful attack marks the first military engagement in the Battle of Midway. -
First phase Japanese attack
Japan sent 108 warplanes from four aircraft carriers to strike Midway inflicting severe damage to the U.S base. The attack ended at 7:00 a.m. but left the airfield useable and the U.S. anti-aircraft defenses were still functioning. -
U.S. aircraft launch from Midway
Shortly after the first Japanese attack U.S. aircraft launched from midway and began to attack Japan's four carriers. -
Beginning of Battle of Midway
The battle of Midway begins 6 months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan begins the battle hoping to replicate the success of Pearl Harbor. -
U.S. gains advantage of the Battle of Midway
The U.S. is able to gain advantage over the Battle of Midway due to the breaking of Japanese communication codes in early 1942, land-based air, and radar. -
U.S. victory
With Japan's retreat, the U.S. wins Battle of Midway. This victory is often referred to as "the turning point of the Pacific." -
Yamato orders his ships to retreat
Major combat had ended on the fourth, but U.S. troops at sea and on Midway continued their attacks for two more days. Eventually, Yamato (Japanese Marshal Admiral) orders his ships to retreat, ending battle of midway. -
Japan stops imperial expansion.
Due to Japan's loss in the Battle of Midway, Japan stops their imperial expansion in the Pacific.