BATTLE // 4–7 Jun 1942
Midway
Midway Atoll · 28.207, -177.374
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Significance
Carrier balance shifts
Result
U.S. victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- États-Unis127–233medium
- Empire du Japon248medium
Empire du Japon fielded a 1.4 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- United States21,300medium
- Japan119,100medium
Commanders (8)
Japan
Chūichi Nagumoadmiral
Isoroku Yamamotoadmiral
Nobutake Kondōadmiral
Tamon Yamaguchivice admiral
United States
Chester Nimitzfleet admiral
Frank Jack Fletcheradmiral
Raymond A. Spruanceadmiral
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