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Uss Hornet Museum: Battle of Midway

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some background of the war in the Pacific and details of the Battle of Midway that gravely damaged Japan's ability to strike back at U.S. naval targets.
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Stopping the Tide: The Battle of Midway, 4 6 June 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete description of the Battle of Midway, often cited as the turning point of the war against the Japanese. Includes detailed information into what happened during the attacks and battle.
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National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.
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History View: Uss Yorktown Cv 10

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual trip to see the USS Yorktown, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War and is the fourth U.S....
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Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of Midway

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview and detailed facts about the Battle of Midway when American planes defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands. This was the turning point of the war in the Pacific between the United States...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of Midway Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting Battle of Midway timeline with details of significant times and important events that occurred on June 4, 1942.