The Battle of Midway
By: Rachael Wise
Dates
June 4-7, 1942
Who fought
The United States and Japan
Where
Midway Atoll, United States Territory
The Significance
Turning point in the Pacific War
Casualties
Japan had over 2,500 casualties
The United States had 307 casualties
Winner!
The United States!
Fun Facts!
The Japanese used AF as a code for Midway Island
The first attacks of this battle were not by the Japanese but by the United States
The last ship the United States lost was the USS Yorktown