As the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway approaches, Naval History & Heritage Command takes us back for a recounting of the monumental WWII victory and display of initiative, toughness and bravery embodied by Sailors and Marines to this day. | U.S. Pacific Fleet

Battle of Midway In the initial aerial attacks of the Battle of Midway, 108 Japanese planes struck the atoll. U. S. Navy aircraft sunk four Japanese carriers, and the enemy abandoned the planned invasion of the atoll. In this video, "The Battle of Midway", the American public saw for the first time color footage of troops. | National Museum of the Marine Corps

When freedom was under attack, one battle would turn the tide. Watch the trailer for Midway Movie. In theatres on November 8. | Elevation Pictures