American bombers could still use the airbase to refuel and attack the Japanese invasion force, and most of Midway's land-based defenses were intact; another aerial attack to soften Midway's defences would be necessary if troops were to go ashore by 7 June.
American bombers could still use the airbase to refuel and attack the Japanese invasion force based defenses were intact. American bombers could still use the airbase to refuel and attack most of Midway's land-based defenses were intact. Another aerial attack to soften Midway's defences would be necessary. Troops were to go ashore by 7 June.