Реферат: The Battle Of Midway In The Pacific

bombs on what they thought was a Japanese ship. The pilots reported that they

had hit a cruiser, which “sunk in seconds.” It was actually the submarine USS

Grayling, which submerged when the Flying Fortresses dropped their bombs. While

Midway’s bombers continued attacking the retreating Japanese, Simard had his

PBYs and PT-boats searching for downed pilots. Between June 4 and 9, Midway’s

PBYs picked up 27 airmen. By June 7, it had become apparent that Midway was

secure. The island’s garrison, for all the damage it had suffered, had

contributed its fair share to the victory over the Japanese. This Battle had

ended the Japanese offensive in the pacific ocean.