Calling all history buffs: One of World War II's most famous events—the Battle of Midway—gets a play-by-play on this newly available show. Battle of Midway: The True Story is now streaming. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

During the battle of Midway, dive bomber Dusty Kleiss scored a direct hit on the Japanese carrier Hiryu by anticipating its next move: he aimed for where he thought it was going, rather than where it actually was. 🎥 Battle of Midway: The True Story | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

Battle of Midway - World of Warships During the Battle of Midway, four Japanese aircraft carriers (Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu) and one American aircraft carrier (USS Yorktown) participated and were lost. The Japanese lost all four of their participating carriers, which was a decisive turning point in the Pacific War. The U.S. lost the USS Yorktown, along with one destroyer, but achieved a major victory by stopping Japan's expansion in the Pacific. Lost at the Battle of Midway Japanese Carrier