Rallying from an inferior position in ships and bases, the US Navy succeeded in halting Japanese expansion, winning victories at battles in the Coral Sea (May 4-8) and at Midway (June 4-7).
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The axis powers were winning the war in 1942!
The axis powers were winning the war in 1942!
Corregidor was the Pacific island fortress that fell to Japan in May of 1942. This island was on the located on Manila Bay and was held by Americans until May 6, 1942.
naval battle of World War II (June 1942)
The battle of Midway was fought on June 4-7. This was the turning point in the Pacific Campaign. Four Japanese carriers were sunk.