Question

Why was the Battle of Midway considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific? 

A. The battle stopped a Japanese attack on Hawaii and put the Japanese on the defense.   B. Admiral Yamamoto died in the battle, leading to Japan losing its best military mind.   C. The battle crippled the American fleet.   D. The battle resulted in the capturing of Japan and the end of the war.

Answer 1

A.) The battle stopped a Japanese attack on Hawaii and put the Japanese on the defense.

Answer 2

A, that's all it destroyed many of the Japanese carrier battle groups which proved to be devastating due to the fact that the aircraft carrier proved itself to be the most important ship class for the war.