Why was information imbalance decisive in the Japanese attack plan at Midway?
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Correct answer: The USA had identified the likely Japanese target while Japan depended on surprise
US codebreakers inferred from Japanese messages that “AF” meant Midway. This enabled the United States to position its carriers secretly in the right area. Japan expected surprise and did not know the extent of US preparedness or the actual carrier positions. Option B reverses the historical situation: Japan had not fully penetrated US communications. Exam tip: Remember Midway as a victory of intelligence and codebreaking as well as carrier-based naval power.
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The USA had identified the likely Japanese target while Japan depended on surprise
Why is this the correct answer?
US codebreakers inferred from Japanese messages that “AF” meant Midway. This enabled the United States to position its carriers secretly in the right area. Japan expected surprise and did not know the extent of US preparedness or the actual carrier positions. Option B reverses the historical situation: Japan had not fully penetrated US communications. Exam tip: Remember Midway as a victory of intelligence and codebreaking as well as carrier-based naval power.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: World History. Topic: World Wars.
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