USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Japanese cruiser Mikuma, above, was just one of the devastating casualties endured by the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway, a major American victory and turning point of World War II. On June 4, 1942, the Battle of Midway, fought between American and Japanese fleets in the Pacific Ocean, began.

Detailed explanation-2: -On Jun 6, the weather cleared and planes from Hornet were able to sink the heavy cruiser Mikumo, while damaging a destroyer and the heavy cruiser Mogami . This last attack by Hornet ended one of the most important and decisive Naval battles in history.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though the June 1942 Battle of Midway is often seen as the turning point of the war in the Pacific, the Solomon Islands campaign, including the Battle of Guadalcanal, was equally pivotal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Turning Points The battle marked the first major US victory against Japan and was a turning point in the war. By shifting the balance of naval power in the Pacific, Midway allowed US forces to take the offensive for the first time.