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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.
Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941
The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a surprise aerial assault on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. The attack resulted in the destruction of numerous American warships, including the sinking of the USS Arizona, and the loss of over 2,400 American lives. The assault prompted the United States to enter World War II, as President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan the following day. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in the war, galvanizing American public opinion and leading to a united national effort to defeat the Axis powers.
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