Battle of Midway
Definition
The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II that took place between June 4 and June 7, 1942. It was here that American forces successfully defeated an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Analogy
Imagine playing a game where you're losing initially but then make a strategic move (like capturing your opponent's queen in chess) which turns around everything for you. That's what happened with America during Battle of Midway - they turned their defensive position into an offensive one leading to victory.
Related terms
Aircraft Carrier: A large ship equipped with a flight deck for launching and landing aircrafts. These played crucial roles during Battle of Midway.
Code-breaking: Refers to deciphering coded messages without knowing the key beforehand. Code-breaking played significant role in predicting Japanese moves during Battle of Midway.
Admiral Chester Nimitz: He was the United States Navy admiral who played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II.
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