The naval battle that established United States naval superiority in the Pacific was the Battle of Midway. The battle took place from June 4 to 7, 1942, six months after Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The battle was fought between the Japanese Combined Fleet and the United States Pacific Fleet, and it was a decisive victory for the United States. The Japanese lost four aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 248 aircraft, while the United States lost one carrier, a destroyer, and 150 aircraft. The Battle of Midway is considered a turning point in the Pacific War and is regarded as one of the most significant naval battles in history.