xenexian 2 Posted June 3, 2003 On this day in 1942, the Battle of Midway began effectively ending the Japanese Navy's ability to wage offensive war. This battle was also part revenge for Pearl Harbor since the four Japanese carriers that were sunk took part in the attack of Dec. 7th. From this day forward, the Japanese were forced into a defensive war since along with the carriers that were sunk, a great many veteran pilots were killed and there were almost no replacements for them. In the history of American Naval warfare, these two days (June 3rd and 4th) should rank right up there with the fourth of July as a day of remembrance and celebration. This battle also opened the way for CINCPAC to begin the island hopping plan to take the war to the Japanese home islands. As we give thanks for todays armed services, let us not forget those that fought for the same ideals in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xeroc 0 Posted June 3, 2003 ...let us not forget those that fought for the same ideals in the past. I agree wholeheartedly. We should never forget. "To forget history is to be doomed to make the same mistakes again" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted June 7, 2003 this is too true, we should never forget the events of the past and the men and women who fought for and died for our country. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
