Battle of Midway The Destruction of the Japanese Fleet

For six months after its entrance into World War II, America suffered defeat after defeat against Japanese forces in the Pacific. However, America ended its string of losses in June 1942 during a three-day battle near the island of Midway. The stunning victory changed the course of the war in the Pacific. Carrier-based U.S. planes sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently damaging Japan's fearsome carrier force and allowing the U.S. Navy to gain the strategic advantage.Elson, Richard is the author of 'Battle of Midway The Destruction of the Japanese Fleet', published 2007 under ISBN 9781404207837 and ISBN 140420783X.