Midway Facts for Kids

Midway is a word that can mean different things, often referring to a place in the middle of something. It can also be a specific area at a fair or circus where you find exciting rides, fun games, and food booths.

Midway Atoll and the Famous Battle
- The Battle of Midway
  - Things Named After the Battle
Places Called Midway
- In North America
- Other Countries
Art and Entertainment
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Midway Atoll and the Famous Battle

Midway can refer to a small group of islands called the Midway Atoll. These islands are low and made of coral, located right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. They are a part of the United States.

The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway was a very important fight during World War II. It happened in June 1942, mostly around and above the Midway Atoll. This battle was a major turning point in the war in the Pacific Ocean, where the United States Navy defeated the Japanese fleet.

Things Named After the Battle

Because the Battle of Midway was so important, many things have been named after it:

Aircraft Carriers: The Midway-class aircraft carrier was a type of large warship named after this battle. One famous ship was the USS Midway (CV-41), a huge aircraft carrier that served in the U.S. Navy for many years.
Movies and Games: The battle has been featured in movies, like the 1976 film Midway. It has also inspired several board games.
Music: The band Sabaton wrote a song called "Midway" about the battle, which is on their album Coat of Arms.

Places Called Midway

"Midway" is a common name for towns and places around the world, often because they are located in the middle of a region or between two other places.

In North America

Canada: There is a village called Midway, British Columbia in Canada.
United States: Many places in the United States are named Midway. For example:
- Chicago Midway International Airport in Illinois is a busy airport often just called "Midway."
- Midway, Kentucky is a city known for its horse farms.
- Midway, Utah is a city in a beautiful mountain valley.
- Midway University is a college located in Midway, Kentucky.

Other Countries

Belize: There is a village named Midway, Belize in the Toledo District.
United Kingdom: A suburb called Midway, Derbyshire can be found in England.

Art and Entertainment

Video Games: Midway Games was a well-known company that made and published many video games.
Music Group: Midway (group) is the name of a partnership between two music producers from the Netherlands.
TV Show Episode: "Midway" is the name of an episode from the science fiction TV show Stargate Atlantis.
Fictional Cities: There are fictional cities named Midway City in comic books, including in the Knight Watchman comics and DC Comics.

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