Question

Which breakthrough helped the United States win the battle of Midway, stopping Japan’s advance in the Pacific?

breaking Japanese military codes
developing speedy attack ships for the Navy
capturing an air base built on a nearby island
using long-range airplanes to track Japanese ships

Answer 1

The breakthrough that helped the United States win the Battle of Midway was breaking Japanese military codes. This intelligence allowed the U.S. to anticipate and prepare for the Japanese attack, leading to a decisive victory that halted Japan's advance in the Pacific.