Question

During world war ll which battle was the first significant us victory in the pacific

Answer 1

It was the Battle of Midway.

Japan wanted to take Midway in order to use it as a base to attack Pearl Harbor and force the US to sue for peace.

Didn't work.

The US took control of Midway, and the war turned in the US's favor.

Answer 2

During the Battle of Midway, the U.S. was able to inflict great losses on the Japanese army.