Question

during world war ii, us naval forces were able to intercept the japanese fleet before it reached midway because us ships were on their way to japan when they met the outbound fleet. us ships waited near the island to intercept inbound japanese ships. us intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the japanese plan. us warplanes on their way to japan happened to spot the inbound fleet.

Explanation:

During World War II at the Battle of Midway, US intelligence was crucial. They decrypted Japanese messages which revealed the Japanese fleet's plan and movements, allowing US naval forces to intercept the inbound Japanese ships before they reached Midway.

Answer:

US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.