16K views · 526 reactions | We continue our rememberance of the Battle of Midway with another video that uses World War II file footage to convey the importance of the U.S. Navy's efforts at Midway and summarizes how the Allies gained naval dominance in the Pacific. | U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command | Facebook

On June 4, 1942 The Battle of Midway was fought. A battle fought over the tiny U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway atoll represented the strategic high water mark of Japan's Pacific Ocean war. The perserverance, sacrifice and skill of U.S. Navy aviators, plus a great deal of good luck on the American side, cost Japan four irreplaceable fleet carriers, while only one of the three U.S. carriers present was lost. The base at Midway, though damaged by Japanese air attack, remained operational and later

10M views · 10K reactions | As the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway approaches, Naval History & Heritage Command takes us back for a recounting of the monumental WWII victory and display of initiative, toughness and bravery embodied by Sailors and Marines to this day. | U.S. Pacific Fleet | Facebook

⚓ The Battle of Midway 4–7 June, 1942. 🇺🇸 Watch the full series on #USNavy YouTube. Read more about the Battle of Midway, here: https://go.usa.gov/xJZw4 | U.S. Navy