NJROTC Battle of Midway Flashcard

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The Battle of Midway was a turning point of the war in the Pacific because....

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Japan now fighting on the defensive end & the U.S. now on the offense

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What was the primary objective of the Battle of Midway?

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To secure control of Midway Atoll

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What was the main goal of the United States in the Battle of Midway?

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To destroy the Japanese fleet and gain naval superiority

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What Pacific battle in WWII is regarded as the naval turning point of the war because the Japanese never recovered from the loss of aircraft carriers, fighter planes, and experienced pilots?

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Battle of Midway

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How many aircraft carriers did the U.S. destroy during the Battle of Midway?

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4

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What was Isoroku Yamamoto's main goal at the Battle of Midway?

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Take out U.S. Aircraft Carriers

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Why was the Battle of Midway considered a significant intelligence victory for the U.S.?

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The U.S. deciphered Japanese codes and anticipated the attack.