Which of the following statements explains the significance of the Battle of Midway in 1942?
a The Battle of Midway brought the United States into the war on the side of the Allies.
b Midway was a Japanese island possession captured by the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.
c The Battle of Midway resulted in the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers by the U.S. Navy.
d Midway was the base where all U.S. aircraft were stationed.