Midway Through Fire and Loss

June '42, the ocean roared A fierce showdown, the war's great chord Four carriers sank, the skies ablaze Midway's stand marked history's gaze Midway, where the tide was turned Through fire and loss, the lesson learned Outnumbered, bold, they held their ground Victory's echo, a lasting sound Nimitz led, their plans foretold Ambush set, the battle bold Dive bombers struck, a deadly flight Japan was crushed by morning's light Midway, where the tide was turned Through fire and loss, the lesson learned Outnumbered, bold, they held their ground Victory's echo, a lasting sound The Pacific's fate, forever sealed Midway's heroes, their strength revealed The Pacific's fate, forever sealed Midway's heroes, their strength revealed