The Outcome
- The US defeated Japan
- The American navy intercepted and destroyed 4 Japanese aircraft carriers; the Kaga, the Soryu, the Akagi, and the Hiryu. This destroyed 66% of the Japanese carriers.
- In response, the Japanese destroyed the US carrier called the Yorktown.
- The Japanese cruisers Mogami and Mikuma were destroyed
- Japanese casualties reached 3,057 personnel and in contrast the US lost only 340 personnel.