Why was the victory so important?

The question refers to the U.S. victory at the Battle of Midway. Japan lost four aircraft carriers and many aircraft, weakening its ability to launch further offensives across the Pacific. That makes C, the choice about losses preventing continued advances, the best answer. A reverses who won Midway, while B describes a broader withdrawal that did not happen immediately because of this single victory.

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