A major conflict that took place in the Pacific Theater during World War II was the Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942. This pivotal naval battle saw the United States Navy decisively defeat an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The victory at Midway is considered a turning point in the Pacific War as it halted Japanese expansion and shifted the momentum towards the Allies. The U.S. managed to sink four Japanese aircraft carriers and significantly diminish Japanese naval capabilities. This success provided critical strategic advantages for subsequent Allied offensives in the Pacific, marking the beginning of a long campaign to reclaim territories.