During World War II, the Allies were able to go on the offensive against Japan after

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 was a major turning point in the Pacific War. The U.S. victory destroyed several Japanese aircraft carriers and weakened Japan’s ability to launch attacks, allowing the Allies to begin taking the offensive. The Coral Sea battle checked Japan’s advance, but Midway shifted the balance of naval power more decisively.

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