Midway
Where is Midway Located?
Midway is located at the Midway point between Japan and the United States mainland.
What was America's purpose of trying to take Midway?
Why did Japan want Midway?
To impair America's control over the Pacific.
Who won the battle of Midway?
The United States won the battle of Midway against Japan.
How did America find out Japan wanted to take Midway?
Did Japan attack first?
Yes, Japan started it.
How is Midway used today?
The United States fish & game keeps it safe as a wildlife reservation.
Who was in charge of America in the Battle of Midway?
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief during the battle of Midway, and Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher.
Who was in charge of Japan's side during the battle of Midway?
Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, Commander in Chief.
When was the battle of Midway?
June 3-7 1942
How many American human casualties were there?
The US had 307 human casualties.
How many human casualties did Japan have?
Japan had 3,057 Human casualties.
How much was Midway damaged from the battle?
The island itself wasn't harmed very much, however a lot of aircraft and ships were destroyed and the shrapnel sunk and is littered across the sea floor and the island.
How many ships did America have?
America had 15 destroyers, 3 carriers, 8 cruisers, 0 battleships, and 16 submarines. 42 in total.
How many ships did the Japanese have?
Japan had 12 destroyers, 4 carriers, 2 cruisers, and 2 battle ships. 20 in total.