Midway

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What two nations fought at the Battle of Midway?

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United States and Japan

Front

Where is the Island of Midway located?

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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

Front

Who was the leader of the American force?

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Admiral Nimitz

Front

What gave the United States an edge in preparing for the battle?

Back

U.S. code breakers had intercepted Japanese transmissions

Front

What type of attacks were able to get through the Japanese defenses and sink their aircraft carriers?

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Dive bombers

Front

What United States aircraft carrier was sunk at the Battle of Midway? Options: Lexington, Saratoga, Hornet, Yorktown, Enterprise

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Yorktown

Front

What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway?

Back

The United States won destroying four of Japan's aircraft carriers.

Front

In what major conflict does this battle take place?

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WWII

Front

What event will bring the U.S. into the war in the Pacific?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor.

Front

How does Lt.Dick Best identify Roy Pierce’s body in the make shift morgue after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

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He has a ring from Annapolis military academy.