Question

The Japanese planned to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific. Which of the following losses changed that plan?
Japan’s loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.
Japan’s loss of its naval base on the island of Midway.
Japan’s loss of its airfield on Guadalcanal.
Japan’s loss of ships and planes in the Coral Sea.

Answer 1

Japan’s loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.

Explanation: At Midway (June 1942) Japan lost four fleet carriers and many veteran aircrews, crippling its carrier strike strength and forcing a shift from further expansion to a defensive posture.