The Japanese defeat at __________ serves as the turning point in the Pacific.

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​The Japanese defeat at __________ serves as the turning point in the Pacific.

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The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific because it marked the first major defeat of the Japanese Navy and reduced their ability to launch offensive operations. The Japanese lost four of their aircraft carriers, while the US lost only one. This victory gave the US control of the central Pacific and allowed them to begin island-hopping towards Japan. The other options listed were important battles in the Pacific theater but did not have the same strategic impact as the Battle of Midway.

​The Japanese Defeat at __________ Serves as the Turning Point

The Japanese Defeat at __________ Serves as the Turning Point