The Battle of Midway proved that the key to victory in the Pacific Ocean was
A) holding the Philippine Islands.
B) aircraft carriers.
C) the base at Pearl Harbor.
D) the atomic bomb.
E) short supply lines.

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The Battle of Midway showed that the most critical element for success in the Pacific was having aircraft carriers. Japan lost four of their carriers, severely impacting their ability to project air power, while the United States retained their carriers and won the battle. This marked a significant turning point in the war and solidified the importance of carrier-based naval warfare.

The Battle of Midway Proved That the Key to Victory