The Battle of Midway in June 1942 was a decisive naval conflict in World War II. The engagement primarily involved aircraft carriers, with the United States' USS Yorktown, USS Enterprise, and USS Hornet facing Japan's Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu. Through strategic attacks, American dive-bombers crippled three Japanese carriers. The heroic sacrifice of the USS Yorktown also played a vital role. Japan's loss of four carriers weakened their naval air power, shifting the Pacific balance and allowing the US to take the offensive. The Battle of Midway marked a significant turning point and set the stage for subsequent American successes.