The Battle of Midway: The Destruction of the Japanese Fleet (Graphic Battles of World War II)For six months after its entrance into World War II, America suffered defeat after defeat against Japanese forces in the Pacific. However, America ended its string of losses in June 1942 during a three day battle near the island of Midway. The stunning victory changed the course of the war in the Pacific. Carrier based U. S. planes sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently damaging Japans fearsome carrier force and allowing the U. S. Navy to