Timeline Prior to the Battle of Midway
December 7, 1941
The Japanese bombed the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor.
December 10, 1941
Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.
April 1942
The United States made first bombing raid against Japan.
May 4-8 1942
The Battle of The Coral Sea was fought and ended in a draw.
June 4, 1942
The battle of Midway began
June 7, 1942
The U.S. defeated the Japanese at Midway. This was the first Japanese naval defeat in 300 years.
A
The Japanese bombed the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor.
December 10, 1941
Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.
April 1942
The United States made first bombing raid against Japan.
May 4-8 1942
The Battle of The Coral Sea was fought and ended in a draw.
June 4, 1942
The battle of Midway began
June 7, 1942
The U.S. defeated the Japanese at Midway. This was the first Japanese naval defeat in 300 years.
A