#16: Setting the Plan in Motion

On June 3, 1942, Japan set its ambitious plan into motion, commencing with a diversionary action near Alaska. Simultaneously, Japanese forces initiated the invasion of Midway. However, the Americans, having cracked the Japanese code and forewarned of the impending attack, promptly launched their counterattack. The stage was thus set for the historic Battle of Midway.

This pivotal battle marked a turning point in World War II, with far-reaching consequences that would reshape the entire course of the conflict. The Battle of Midway proved to be a watershed moment, ultimately favoring the United States and heralding a shift in the balance of power in the Pacific theater.