Question

During World War II, the battle of midway was significant because it?

Answer 1

Its stopped a direct attack against Australia.

Answer 2

The battle of Midway was significant for three main reasons. First, not losing many naval vehicles at Midway (the US lost one, Japan lost four) meant that the ships could be used again in the Guadalcanal campaign in August. Second, when Japan lost the battle of Midway, they never, for the rest of the war, were able to get the upper hand again. From that point onward, Japan was reacting to the US, instead of the other way around. Finally, the US's victory at Midway helped boost the moral of the Allies, which was nice, as the Allies had not yet won a battle in the Pacific. This helped the Allies have the enthusiasm to work together on strategy.