June 1942 — The Battle of Midway becomes a turning point in the war in the Pacific. Forewarned by broken Japanese codes, U.S. forces engage the enemy fleet. In just days, four Japanese carriers are sunk — crippling their naval power. The U.S. loses the Yorktown, but the tide has clearly turned. Midway marks Japan’s first major defeat and ends its expansion in the Pacific. It’s a stunning victory won by strategy, bravery, and sacrifice. Today, we honor those who fought in the skies and seas of Mi