Unbroken Part II Flashcard

Front

What role did Admiral Chester Nimitz play in the Battle of Midway?

Back

Commander of the US Pacific Fleet

Front

What was Louie's job in the military?

Back

Bombardier

Front

What was the name of Louie's plane?

Back

Super Man

Front

Why did Louie and the other soldiers hate flying in the planes they were assigned to?

Back

They were unreliable and dangerous

Front

When was the Battle of Midway?

Back

June 1942

Front

What is the significance of the Battle of Midway in World War II?

Back

It was a turning point in the Pacific Theater, leading to a shift in naval power.

Front

What type of aircraft was primarily used by the US in the Battle of Midway?

Back

Aircraft carriers and dive bombers.

Front

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway?

Back

The US Navy achieved a decisive victory against the Japanese fleet.

Front

Who were the main adversaries in the Battle of Midway?

Back

The United States and Japan.

Front

What strategy did the US use to win the Battle of Midway?

Back

The US used intelligence to anticipate Japanese movements and launched surprise attacks.