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Japanese Ships and Aircraft

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The main ships for the Japanese Empire during the Battle of Midway were the Soryu, Hiryu, and the Akagi. All three carriers were sunk during the Battle of Midway, leading to Japan’s demise.

Ships

The Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu at port

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A Japanese A6M Zero fighter plane

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The primary aircraft for Japan during WWII was the A6M Zero fighter. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the premier military aircraft at the time and still remains an iconic aircraft due to its dominance in World War II.

Aircraft

The Japanese carrier Akagi

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