8. which of the following statements about the battle of midway is not accurate? the japanese lost four aircraft carriers and 322 aircraft in the battle. despite heavy losses for both sides, it was a victory for the u. s. navy, as it stopped the japanese advance in the south pacific. it was primarily a carrier battle and it resulted in a decisive american victory. after the battles of the coral sea and midway, the imperial japanese navy no longer controlled the pacific ocean.