During World War II, the Battle of Midway was significant because it

At Midway in June 1942, U.S. forces sank four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing one carrier themselves. This sharply reduced Japan’s carrier advantage and shifted the balance of naval power toward the United States, making “evened the naval strength” the best choice. The battle was a major turning point in the Pacific War, not Japan’s first significant victory.

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