What was the significance of the Battle of Midway for the Americans?

a
Japan's defeat would be a turning point toward American victory in the Pacific.
b
America's successful defense of the base would allow them to move more troops to Europe.
c
America's successful defense of the base would allow them to leave the Pacific entirely.
d
Japan's defeat would allow the Americans to invade the Philippines.

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The Battle of Midway (June 1942) was the turning point in the Pacific: the U.S. sank four Japanese fleet carriers, halted Japanese expansion, and put the U.S. on the offensive, paving the way toward eventual American victory in the Pacific.