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Approach to Midway
May 25 - June 3, 1942

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Japanese recognition of the strategic importance of the US installations on Midway island led to the assembly of a large naval for force for the purpose of capturing the island. American intelligence again uncovered the plans for the pending assault and allowed the US Pacific Fleet to prepare for it.

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