Chronology of World War II

Thursday, June 4


Oil Tank Burning from Japanese Air Raid on Midway


Oil Tank Burning from Japanese Air Raid on Midway
Black smoke rises from a burning US oil tank, set afire during a Japanese air raid on Naval Air Station Midway on Midway Atoll, on June 4, 1942. American forces maintained an airstrip with dozens of aircraft stationed on the tiny island. The attack inflicted heavy damage, but the airstrip was still usable. (AP Photo)