Video - Midway: Turning the Tide of War

"June 4-7, 1942: The Battle of Midway emerges as a pivotal naval clash in World War II. American intelligence successfully breaks Japanese codes, revealing plans for an attack on Midway Island in the Pacific. Anticipating the assault, U.S. forces, including dive bombers, launch a counteroffensive. The battle is intense, with U.S. aircraft targeting Japanese carriers. In a decisive blow, four Japanese aircraft carriers are sunk, significantly weakening Japan's naval power. This victory marks a crucial turning point in the conflict, halting Japanese expansion and shifting the balance of power in the Pacific. Midway stands as one of America's most significant naval achievements."