Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Battle of Midway, significant events of June 4, 1943

On June 4, during the Battle of Midway, Japanese planes attacked Midway, prompting American carriers to launch torpedo and bomber aircraft. Despite initial failures due to ineffective torpedoes, American dive bombers later destroyed three Japanese carriers. The last Japanese carrier, Hiryu, damaged the Yorktown, but was eventually destroyed by American forces, marking a pivotal victory.

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