Estonian soldier reacts to Battle of Midway
Video Summary
The Battle of Midway was a pivotal event in World War II, taking place on June 4-7, 1942, where the United States Navy defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Japanese planned to attack Midway Atoll, a strategic location between the US mainland and Japan, with the hope of drawing the US Pacific Fleet into a trap and defeating them in a decisive battle. However, the US Navy had cracked the Japanese naval code, allowing them to anticipate and prepare for the attack. On June 4, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the Aleutian Islands, but the US Navy was ready, and the Midway invasion force was delayed. The US aircraft carriers, led by Admiral Chester Nimitz, were able to attack the Japanese vessels, sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers, while the Japanese managed to sink one US aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown. The Japanese ultimately abandoned their plan to expand in the Pacific and remained on the defensive for the rest of the war, while the US gained confidence and momentum, shifting the tide of the war in their favor. The Battle of Midway is considered one of the greatest naval battles in history, demonstrating the importance of code-breaking and tactical foresight.
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