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During World War II, what battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?

Answer 1

The battle of Midway

The battle of the Coral Sea was a draw, with roughly equal losses on both sides, but it could be seen as a US victory because it stopped the Japanese advance toward Australia.

The US had the upper hand in naval power following the battle of Midway, which put the Japanese on the defensive for the duration of the war. The Japanese fleet lost four of its best carriers and a significant number of its best pilots, shifting the balance of power in the Pacific.

The US was on the defensive before the battle of Midway, while Japan was on the offensive and controlled the oceans; the Japanese would not launch another offensive in the Pacific following the battle of Midway, making it a pivotal American victory.

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