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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.

SOVIET UNION

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The Soviet Union Navy, known as the Soviet Navy or Red Fleet, played a crucial role in World War II, particularly in the defense of its vast coastline and operations in the Baltic and Black Seas. The Soviet Navy's primary objectives included protecting vital sea lanes, supporting amphibious operations, and engaging German naval forces. It conducted numerous naval campaigns, such as the defense of Leningrad and Sevastopol, as well as participating in major amphibious landings like the Battle of Kerch. The Soviet Navy's actions played a significant role in the overall success of the Eastern Front and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.

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