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 four Japanese aircraft carriers and weakened Japan’s ability to expand, allowing the Allies to begin taking the offensive. The Allies did not capture Midway; it remained under U.S. control.

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