The Five Minutes That Changed the War: Midway
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The Five Minutes That Changed the War: Midway
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In June 1942, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a battle unfolded that would change the course of the Second World War.
At Midway, the United States Navy set a trap for the Imperial Japanese Navy. What followed was a chaotic carrier battle where timing, intelligence, and chance proved decisive.
In the space of just five minutes on the morning of June 4th, three Japanese aircraft carriers – veterans of Pearl Harbor – were fatally struck by American dive bombers.
In that moment, the balance of the Pacific War shifted.
In this episode, we explore the build-up to Midway, the battle itself, and why it marked a turning point – but not the end – of the war.
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