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OCR: Carrier -based Warfare About the Battle of FMidway UJ June 1942 the Japanese badly needed an air base close to the United States. Their choice was the tiny American-annexed island of ] Midway in the Pacific Ocean. Japan's attack plans were foiled, however when the U.S. broke the Japanese commurications cade and learned of the attack in advance Able ta prepare, the IJS strengthened its forces. Fighting was furious during the battle, but in the end Japan suffered the crippling loss f four aircraft carriers This battle was the first clear Allied victory over Japan. Canrier bised arnexed wher communicatiors code aver

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