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The mission of the Japanese Navy was to take Midway Island, to be used as a re-supply base. This mission was intercepted by US Naval forces, resulting in the "Battle of Midway."

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What island provided the most vital air base in the you.s island-hopping campaign?

Midway


Was island hopping used in the battles of midway and Iwo Jima?

"Midway" was strictly a naval battle. Iwo Jima was part of the "island hopping" campaign.


Where was the Battle of Midway?

Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific Near the island of midway in the Central Pacific


Where did Battle of Midway happen?

Midway Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. Midway Islands includes Eastern Island, Sand Island, and Spit Island


What was the first island secured by Japan during World War 2 island hopping campaign?

US was attacking in the island hopping campaign, not Japan. Japan was defending. Island hopping started midway, and went through Iwo Jima, Tarawa, and so on. again, US was attacking.


What major battle came after midway?

The Guadalcanal campaign.


What was the name of the airfield at midway island?

Henderson Field, Midway


Who was the Battle of Midway against?

Japanese fortifications on the island of Midway.


Where did the Battle of Midway island occur?

About 100 miles north of the Island of Midway, at the Japanese carrier fleet.


How midway island got its name?

According to Historians, Midway Island was formally called Middlebrooks and Brooks. However, after the United States annexed the island in 1867 the name was changed to Midway.


Why was the Battle of Midway island started?

See website: Battle of Midway


What was the main target of the kamikazes?

They usually targeted aircraft carriers, especially during the battles at Midway and during the island hopping campaign. Pearl Harbor was the anomaly.