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The goal of the Japanese was to use the bombing of Midway to lure the Americans into an uneven fight, and annihilate the US carrier force. The US goal was to ambush the Japanese and annihilate the Japanese carrier force.
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∙ 14y agoThe objective was to take Midway Island and use it as a base. Concurrently the objective was to bring the USN to decisive battle and destroy them.
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What was the Japanese objective at the Battle of Midway?
The objective of the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway was two-fold. The first objective was to lure the American carriers out and destroy them. This would have given the Japanese Navy total superiority in the Pacific. The second objective, was to land an invasion force at Midway and take the atoll (the "island" of Midway). This would have provide Japan with an easternmost base capable of launching land based bombers to Hawaii.
Why did the Battle of Midway end?
The Battle of Midway ended because the naval forces of Japan withdrew from the battle. After losing four front-line carriers, and not meeting the objective of crushing the American naval forces, Japan's Navy retreated in defeat.
What was the German Battle of Midway?
Germany's version of the battle of midway is the battle of stalingrad
The Battle of Midway goals?
See website: Battle of Midway
Who was the commander of the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
What was the Japanese objective at the Battle of Midway?
The objective of the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway was two-fold. The first objective was to lure the American carriers out and destroy them. This would have given the Japanese Navy total superiority in the Pacific. The second objective, was to land an invasion force at Midway and take the atoll (the "island" of Midway). This would have provide Japan with an easternmost base capable of launching land based bombers to Hawaii.
What was Japan's need for natural resources during the Battle of Midway?
"Natural resources" was a strategic objective for the whole war. The Midway battle was simply a part of the that war. A "tactical" portion of the bigger picture.
Why did the Battle of Midway end?
The Battle of Midway ended because the naval forces of Japan withdrew from the battle. After losing four front-line carriers, and not meeting the objective of crushing the American naval forces, Japan's Navy retreated in defeat.
What battle was turning point in the pacific?
the battle of midway
What was the German Battle of Midway?
Germany's version of the battle of midway is the battle of stalingrad
Who was the commander of the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
Who was involved with the battle of midway and why?
See website: Battle of Midway
What was the terrain like in the Battle of Midway?
Midway was a "Sea Battle."
The Battle of Midway goals?
See website: Battle of Midway
Timeline for the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
Who took control of guadalcanal in the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Guadalcanal was an entirely different battle from the Battle of Midway and did not occur until two months after Midway.
What was the naval battle that ended Japan's threat to Hawaii?
The Battle of Midway.
