Battle of Midway: A Detailed Exploration

What did the USS Trout discover on June 9th, 1942, that was significant?

• A sunken American battleship

• Two Japanese sailors on a raft

• A hidden Japanese base

• A new type of submarine

Who was the commander of the USS Trout during its fourth war patrol?

• Lieutenant Commander Frank Feno

• Admiral Isakuro Yamamoto

• Vice Admiral Shioshi Miwa

• Rear Admiral Teo Curita

What was the primary goal of the Japanese plan during the Battle of Midway?

• To capture Pearl Harbor

• To destroy the American mainland

• To occupy Midway Island

• To form an alliance with Germany

What was the Japanese assessment of the American focus before the Battle of Midway?

• They were focused on the Indian Ocean

• They were focused on the Arctic

• They were focused on the Australian area

• They were focused on the Atlantic

Which American carrier was left adrift and on fire after the June 4th attacks?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Hornet

• USS Lexington

• USS Yorktown

Which Japanese carrier was found and damaged beyond repair on June 4th?

• Kaga

• Hiryu

• Soryu

• Akagi

What caused the collision between the Japanese cruisers Moami and Makuma?

• A mechanical failure

• A miscommunication during a maneuver

• A torpedo attack

• A surprise air raid

What was the main reason for the Japanese cruisers being easily spotted by American planes?

• Their bright paint

• A trail of oil from a punctured tank

• Their loud engines

• Their large size

What was the fate of the Japanese cruiser Makuma after the battle?

• It returned safely to Japan

• It was converted into a museum

• It sank after being heavily damaged

• It was captured by the Americans

How many men originally were on the raft with Ishikawa and Yoshida?

• 17

• 5

• 10

• 20