@zk_ar1: Battle of Midway . . . . June 4–7, 1942 — one of the most costly battles for Japan during World War II. Japan attempted to capture Midway Atoll, but American forces anticipated the Japanese plan and launched a successful attack against the Japanese carrier fleet. 🇯🇵 Japanese losses: - Aircraft carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, and Hiryū - Around 248 aircraft - Around 3,000 personnel killed - Many experienced pilots and carrier crewmen 🇺🇸 American losses: - Aircraft carrier: USS Yorktown - Destroyer: USS Hammann - Around 150 aircraft - Around 360 personnel killed The Japanese defeat became a major turning point in the Pacific War, as Japan lost four aircraft carriers and many experienced pilots in a single battle. #historyy #midway #ww2edits #ww2 #ww2history