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The Battle
-Guadalcanal-started august 1942 and ended in February 1943-A battle fought by air and water over the island Guadalcanal. Allied forces had advantages with land, air, and naval forces. The battle was costly for both sides, but more for Japan because they couldn't replace losses.

-Battle of midway-June 4-7 1942- Midway was a battle where japan tried to take over atollls 2 islands which was used as U.S. bases and set up their own military air base. The battle was fought by aircafts launched from aircraft carriers. This was a turning point in world war 2 because Japan had great losses in it's air force and naval forces. It was also a turning point because it was Japans first defeat and the U.S's first victory over the Pacific.

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Cites:
-wiki.answers.com

-http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm

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