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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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Japan was stopped in an attempt to isolate Hawaii to the east.

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extensive Allied victories

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