The day after the main battle at Midway, the Japanese cruiser Mikuma is retreating westward, damaged and trailing oil... With ...

The evening sun lowers over the Pacific as Hiryū pushes through the waves. On deck, crews work fast, refueling and rearming planes for another strike. The mood is tense but focused—there’s still a ...

The Battle of Midway was the turning point of the Pacific War. After losing four aircraft carriers, the Japanese Empire lost the initiative to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) On the ...