Battle of Midway

Definition

The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle that took place in June 1942 during World War II. It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, as the United States successfully defended against a Japanese attack and inflicted significant damage on the Japanese fleet.

Related terms

Pacific Theater: Refers to the area where major military operations occurred between Allied forces and Imperial Japan during World War II.

Island Hopping: A strategy used by Allied forces in the Pacific Theater, involving capturing key islands while bypassing heavily fortified ones.

Naval Aviation: The use of aircraft for military purposes at sea, such as carrier-based planes used extensively during battles like Midway.