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<p>By Andre Sobocinski, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery historian<br><br>June 4, 2017 marks the 75th anniversary of arguably, the most pivotal naval battle in history. The one-day battle reversed the tide of World War II in the Pacific, six months after Pearl Harbor. Following the Battle of Midway, Japanese Imperial Forces were on the defensive for the remainder of the war. Although U.S. forces suffered significant losses, the outcome extinguished any prospects of threats to Hawaii and the west coast. Below are excerpts and commendations highlighting Navy medical officers who served as heroes during this battle.
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<br>Subjects: Navy Medicine Live blog; history of medicine; World War II; Medical Corps; Hospital Corps</div>
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U.S. Navy. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery</div>
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