The battle often referred to as the turning point of the Pacific Theater during World War II is the Battle of Midway. Fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, the battle was a crucial naval engagement between the United States and Japan, occurring just six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. forces successfully ambushed the Japanese fleet, sinking four aircraft carriers, which significantly weakened Japan's naval capability. The victory at Midway not only bolstered American morale but also marked a shift in the balance of power in the Pacific. It set the stage for Allied offensive strategies that would ultimately lead to Japan's defeat in 1945.