Fast Facts
Which two major powers were involved?
The United States and Japan
The U.S had which successful fighting strategy?
Air support and planes such as the boeing B-17 bombers
What secret strategy did Japan use?
The Japanese used a secret code to pass messages, which the U.S later figured out.
Japan defeated the U.S and moved forward with their war plans.
False!
The battle began on...
9:04 am on June 3rd, 1942
Which major power controlled a submarine and air base on Midway?
The United States
The United States used this popular WWII strategy
Surprise attack
Japan used the majority of this type of warfare
Naval attacks and water power
The battle of Midway was a turning point in the war.
True! Japan was stopped in their plans to control the Pacific.
On June 4th Japan planned ahead and didn't destroy what?
The airstrip! The Japanese had planned to use the airstrip once they conquered Midway. (Spoiler, this doesn't happen)
What year was the battle of Midway?
1942, the beginning of the ending of the war
The United States completely outnumbered Japan in this method of warfare
Aircraft and air space
Was Japan's coding system successful?
No, the U.S intelligence decoded and was able to figure it out.
Only two U.S carriers were prepared to fight at the time of the Battle of Midway.
True! The Hornet and The Enterprise were the only two carriers battle ready.
After mid morning June 4th the naval portion was in full swing known as...
The torpedo attack run
How did the Battle of Midway affect WWII?
It was the turning point for the Japanese front and was the start of their downfall.
The United States lost about how many men?
about 360 men
Japan lost about how many men?
about 3,500
The Japanese had heavy air support.
False! The Japanese had zero land-based air support.
On June 5th the U.S dispatched over 60 bombers in hopes to do what?
End the Japanese surface forces