The damage caused by the Japanese bombing was repaired by July 1942, when a new Naval Operating Base was established. By the middle of 1943, new, longer runways had been built on Sand Island and Midway's population had reached 5,000.
Questions for Photo 5
1. What appears to be happening in the photo?
2. Why do you think it was important to repair the damage incurred during the Japanese attack?
3. Why do you think Midway continued to play an important role in the American campaign in the Pacific? (You may want to refer back to Map 1.)
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