United States
On June 3, 1942, the Battle of Midway began in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The U.S. Navy had intercepted Japanese communications and anticipated the attack. Over the next few days, American forces inflicted heavy damage on the Japanese fleet. The destruction of several Japanese carriers shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific. Midway became known as a turning point in the war. The American victory boosted morale and disrupted Japanese expansion plans.
