1942 ⟶ Japanese Attack on Midway Island Begins
In the Battle of Midway, the day opens with Admiral Nagumo's...
Year
1942
1943
💥 Japanese Attack on Midway Island Begins
In the Battle of Midway, the day opens with Admiral Nagumo's attack on the air defences of the island.⟶
Pacific TheaterBattle of MidwayJapanese AttackAir DefensesMilitary CampaignNaval BattleMidway IslandUS NavyWorld War IIPacific War
🚢 Ineffective American Attacks Open the Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway opens with ineffective attacks by land-based American B-17s on the approaching Japanese fleet. Admiral Nagumo, in charge of the Japanese carrier force (Hiryu, Soryu, Akagi, and Kaga) is unable to locate any American aircraft carriers and decides to attack Midway's land-based air defences the first thing the next morning, which in any event is one of his planned tasks.⟶
Pacific TheaterBattle of MidwayNaval BattleAircraft CarriersJapanese FleetUS NavyAir AttacksMilitary StrategyStrategic ImportancePacific War
🚢 Battle of Midway Ends: Japanese Fleet Devastated
The Battle of Midway comes to a close; USS Yorktown sinks; four Japanese carriers and one cruiser are sunk. The battle is viewed as a turning point in the Pacific war.⟶
Pacific TheaterNaval BattleAircraft CarriersUS NavyJapanese NavyTurning PointWorld War IIMilitary StrategyIsland Hopping
🚢 Battle of Savo Island: US & Australian Naval Defeat
The naval Battle of Savo Island, near Guadalcanal; the Americans lose three cruisers, the Australians one.⟶
Pacific TheaterNaval BattleGuadalcanalUS NavyAustralian NavyJapanLossesEarly War
🚢 Battle of Rennell Island: Japanese Victory, USS Chicago Sunk
The naval battle of Rennell Island, near Guadalcanal, begins. The Japanese beat the Americans and the USS Chicago is lost.⟶
Naval BattleRennell IslandGuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese VictoryUS NavyUSS ChicagoMilitary OperationsSolomon Islands
🏝️ Battle of Vella Lavella Island Begins
The Land Battle of Vella Lavella island in the Solomons begins.⟶
Pacific TheaterSolomon IslandsVella LavellaNaval BattleJapanUSWarfareIsland HoppingMilitary