WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Question
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Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in the Second World War?
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The battle forced the surrender of Japan.
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The Soviet Union entered the war against Germany and Japan.
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The loss of four large aircraft carriers caused a halt to the Pacific advance of Japanese forces.
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The defeat of German tank divisions in North Africa limited any further advances by Nazi forces.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Importance of the US Victory at Midway The Imperial Japanese Navy would not be capable of overcoming the loss of four carriers and over 100 trained pilots, and with the loss at Midway, the Japanese offensive in the Pacific was overturned and the United States began offensive action in the Pacific.
Detailed explanation-2: -The turning point of WWII in the Pacific was the Battle of Midway. It was the turning point of the war because the U.S. Navy was able to destroy 4 Japanese aircraft carriers and hundreds of airplanes. This battle also made the United States ready to go on the offensive on Japan.
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