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Battle of Midway – June 1942 U.S. Navy Battle Map

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Battle of Midway – June 1942 U.S. Navy Battle Map

The American carrier pilots, Marine aviators and submariners who fought the Battle of Midway are followed hour by hour on this U.S. Navy track map, titled "Track of the Battle of Midway, 3–6 June 1942," compiled from the action reports in June 1942, marked Secret and offered here as a museum-quality reproduction. Its subtitle reads "Composite of all reports; only more important events shown." Each day of the battle is drawn in its own color. Boxed notes give the time of each sighting and attack to the minute.

Historical Context

In early June 1942 a Japanese fleet built around four aircraft carriers moved to seize Midway Atoll and draw the U.S. Pacific Fleet's carriers into battle. U.S. Navy codebreakers had learned the target and the timing, and the carriers Enterprise, Hornet and Yorktown were waiting northeast of the atoll. On the morning of June 4 Japanese aircraft bombed Midway, and aircraft from Midway and the American carriers attacked the Japanese force for more than three hours. Dive bombers from Enterprise and Yorktown then set three Japanese carriers on fire within minutes. The fourth was hit that afternoon. Yorktown, damaged by air attack on June 4 and torpedoed by a submarine on June 6, sank the next morning.

The Map's Features

A key assigns blue to June 3, red to June 4, green to June 5 and purple to June 6, with separate symbols for attacks and contacts. A numbered legend lists seven attacks on June 4 in order, from Army B-26s and Navy torpedo planes at 0710 to the Yorktown and Enterprise groups that set the carriers afire "from stem to stern." The Japanese carriers are labeled Akagi, Kaga and "Soryu (probably)." One note records the Japanese raid on Midway: "First bomb 0623. Last 0640." Others follow Task Force 16, the three attacks on Yorktown and her loss "7 June at 0501," and the sinking of the destroyer Hammann.

Historical Significance

Midway cost Japan four fleet carriers in a single day and ended its run of offensives in the Pacific. This map was drawn within weeks, from the reports of the men who had been there, while the battle was still secret. It shows what the Navy believed at the time, including a carrier identified only as "probably" Soryu and hits claimed by high-level bombers that later study did not confirm. That makes it a record of the battle as its participants reported it, before the histories were written.

Framing Options

This map is available unframed or professionally framed and ready to hang. Our framing partner uses museum-quality materials to protect and present your map for long-term display. Choose from a classic Black frame or a warm Walnut Brown frame — both available with your order. Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery on framed orders.

Museum-Quality Reproduction

This is a high-quality reproduction of the original historic map, professionally printed on premium archival paper using the Giclée printing process to preserve fine cartographic detail, line clarity, and period authenticity for long-term display.

Perfect For

  • Navy families and veterans of naval aviation
  • World War II collectors and Pacific War historians
  • Marine Corps and Navy professionals
  • Teachers and serious students of carrier warfare
  • Home offices, libraries and studies

Specifications

  • Depicts: Ship tracks, contacts and attacks of the Battle of Midway, June 3–6, 1942
  • Conflict: World War II, Pacific Theater
  • Battle Result: American Victory
  • Original Publication: June 1942 (records events through June 10, 1942)
  • Publisher: U.S. Navy (issuing command not named on the map)
  • Style: Secret composite track map with color-coded daily tracks and timed notes
  • Product Type: Giclée reproduction on premium archival paper
  • Printed In: Rochester Hills, Michigan

Dimensions (Width x Height): 36 x 20.5 inches (91.4 x 52.1 cm)

Each map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclée printing method on premium archival paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable map perfect for proud display in your home or office.

Read more in Field Notes: The Five Minutes That Changed the Pacific: The Battle of Midway, June 1942
Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942: U.S. Navy Secret track map with color-coded ship tracks, timed notes and a numbered legend.
Battle of Midway – June 1942 U.S. Navy Battle Map Sale price$79