All of the following statements about the Battle of Midway are true EXCEPT that:
1. ( They never retreated :S ) the Japanese navy was forced into retreat less than six months after Pearl Harbor
2.(possible) the battle began with another Japanese surprise attack on American forces
3.(no) it was the turning point of the war in the Pacific that favored the United States
4.(no) the Japanese lost four aircraft carriers
5.( no) the battle demonstrated that aircraft carriers were the decisive elements of modern naval warfare
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2. is right.
Agree with #2 but I think the turning point was Guadalcanal. I am very biased.
The statement that is NOT true is number 1: "the Japanese navy was forced into retreat less than six months after Pearl Harbor." This statement is false because the Battle of Midway took place more than six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and it was actually the Japanese navy that was forced into retreat during this battle.
To determine which statement is NOT true about the Battle of Midway, we need to examine each statement and identify any inaccuracies or contradictions with historical facts.
1. The statement says that the Japanese navy was forced into retreat less than six months after Pearl Harbor. This statement is true. After the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Japanese had a string of victories that extended their control in the Pacific. However, during the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the Japanese suffered a significant defeat and were indeed forced into retreat.
2. The statement suggests that the battle began with another Japanese surprise attack on American forces. This statement is also true. At the beginning of the Battle of Midway, the Japanese were planning another surprise attack on Midway Island, but their intentions were discovered by American intelligence. In response, the American forces launched their own surprise attack on the Japanese aircraft carriers, catching them off guard.
3. The statement claims that the Battle of Midway was the turning point of the war in the Pacific that favored the United States. This statement is true. The Battle of Midway marked a crucial turning point in favor of the United States. By sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers, the Americans dealt a severe blow to the Japanese navy. This victory stopped the Japanese advance in the Pacific and put them on the defensive for the remainder of the war.
4. The statement says that the Japanese lost four aircraft carriers. This statement is true. During the Battle of Midway, the Japanese lost four of their six aircraft carriers, namely the Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu. This was a significant loss for the Japanese navy and severely weakened their ability to project air power in the Pacific.
5. The statement claims that the battle demonstrated that aircraft carriers were the decisive elements of modern naval warfare. This statement is NOT true. The Battle of Midway did indeed demonstrate the importance of aircraft carriers in naval warfare. The American carriers played a significant role in the victory by launching surprise airstrikes and inflicting heavy losses on the Japanese carriers. This battle solidified the aircraft carrier's role as a vital component in naval strategies.
Therefore, the statement that is NOT true about the Battle of Midway is:
- (no) the battle demonstrated that aircraft carriers were the decisive elements of modern naval warfare.