US Admiral Chester Nimitz receives Distinguished Cross Medal in 1942

The transcript highlights the pivotal role of Navy Chief Admiral King in leading America to its first major victory after the darkness of Pearl Harbor. The Battle of Midway is emphasized as a significant turning point in the war against Japan, marking a shift in momentum.

Who was the Navy Chief whose leadership contributed to America's first major victory?

• Admiral Spruance

• Admiral Halsey

• Admiral King

• Admiral Nimitz

What event helped to brighten the dark times following Pearl Harbor?

• The Doolittle Raid

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

• The Battle of Coral Sea

• The Battle of Midway

Which battle is considered a turning point in the war against Japan?

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Iwo Jima

• The Battle of Okinawa

• The Battle of Leyte Gulf

What was the impact of the Battle of Midway on the war?

• It was a defeat for the Allied forces.

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact.

• It marked a turning point in the war against Japan.

• It resulted in a stalemate.

Which event is described as piercing the darkness of Pearl Harbor?

• The Battle of the Atlantic

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Midway

• The attack on Hiroshima