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A Collection Of 1:1250 Scale World War II Ships, Over 40 Years In The Making
The Battle Of Midway
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.
France
The French Navy, known as the Marine Nationale, had a complex and varied role in World War II. Initially considered one of the world's most formidable naval forces, it suffered a major blow with the fall of France in 1940. The Marine Nationale was divided between Vichy France and the Free French Forces led by General Charles de Gaulle. Vichy France maintained a portion of the fleet, which was later neutralized by the Allies in Operation Torch. Meanwhile, the Free French Navy played a significant role alongside the Allies, contributing ships to key operations such as the Normandy landings. Overall, the French Navy's involvement was influenced by political divisions and external factors throughout the war.
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