BLUF

The sinking took place during the Battle of Midway in 1942—a battle that turned the tide in the Pacific.

Summary

  1. Four Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers were sunk during the battle.
  2. I-168 suffered severe damage, but was able to return to base at Yokosuka.
  3. Despite I-168’s success in sinking the Yorktown, the Japanese lost the battle.

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