The Battle of Midway

After attacking the Pearl Harbor by Japanese bombers on December 7^th, 1947, Japan receives declaration of war by the United State. The military commander of Japan suggested that U.S. required a long time to recover from the damage; however, the mobility of U.S. army surprised the Japanese commander. The U.S. was able to sent troops to the war shortly after the attack.

The U.S. stopped Japan’s invasion in several battle in Pacific Ocean such as Battle of the Coral Sea. In order to consolidate its advantage in Pacific ocean, Japan decided to attack Midway, a strategic island that laid North West of Hawaii. Fortunately, the U.S. deciphered the code and knew that the Midway would be the next target.

Out of Japan’s expectation, the U.S force demanded a surprising attack to Japanese fleets, which were on the way to the Midway Island, on June 3, 1942. The Unite State had sent numerous dive bomber and torpedo planes to the battle. As a result, Japan’s plan to attack Midway was a fiasco: four aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and over 250 planes were destroyed. The battle of Midway was described as a counterattack as well as a revenge for the Pearl Harbor. The U.S. newspaper described the victory on Midway as a revenge for attack on Pearl Harbor.

After the battle, Japan lost most of its marine force in Pacific Ocean, and the Allies began to fight back. Follow by several victories on the Pacific Ocean, the Allied force moved closer to Japan and eventually captured Iwo Jima.

The victory on the battle of Midway is the turning point of the Pacific War. On one hand, United State regained its confidence in Pacific warfare; on the other hand, it destroys the advantage of Japanese force in Pacific Ocean.