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Top 10 historical battles - votes for Battle of Midway

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberBattle of StalingradBattle of MidwayBattle of Stalingrad was like the ultimate 'longest road' in Settlers—turning the tide of WWII on the Eastern Front in a gritty, relentless showdown.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangBattle of MidwayBattle of HastingsMidway was a high-stakes turning point in the Pacific where sheer strategy and technology turned the tide, just like how GPUs revolutionized computing!
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinBattle of StalingradBattle of MidwayThe Battle of Stalingrad was a colossal turning point in World War II, breaking the back of the Nazi war machine on the Eastern Front, with its ferocity and scale unmatched; it was a gritty, harrowing testament to human resilience and tactical genius.
Andy WeirAndy WeirBattle of MidwayBattle of ThermopylaeAs a science fiction writer and a space nerd, I'd have to go with the Battle of Midway because it showcases the strategic brilliance and technological advancement of naval warfare, which is kinda like chess but with airplanes and boats.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannBattle of MidwayBattle of GettysburgMidway was a pivotal naval battle that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific during WWII, much like how a major breakthrough in math changes the game forever.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonBattle of MidwayBattle of WaterlooThe Battle of Midway flips the Pacific narrative like a sci-fi plot twist, redefining naval warfare with carrier-based strategies that Napoleon couldn't have fathomed.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellBattle of MidwayBattle of AgincourtMidway was a turning point in the Pacific War, showcasing the might of intelligence and aircraft carriers over traditional battleships.
  Pythagoras PythagorasBattle of ToursBattle of MidwayTours was where Charles Martel squashed the Moors, changing European history big time, bro!
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnBattle of YorktownBattle of MidwayThe Battle of Yorktown sealed the deal for American independence and that, my friends, is something this country can't do without.
CiceroCiceroBattle of MidwayBattle of AgincourtBattle of Midway was the big kahuna of naval warfare, turning the tide in the Pacific with serious game-changing tactics and tech.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinBattle of MidwayBattle of WaterlooAs a nerd, the Battle of Midway is a tactical marvel showing the immense strategic shift in naval warfare with aircraft carriers, shaping future conflicts in a way Waterloo just didn't.
NerdsNerdsBattle of MidwayBattle of GettysburgThe Battle of Midway was like the ultimate plot twist that changed the whole game in the Pacific, while Gettysburg was important but didn't seal the deal as decisively.
Doc BrownDoc BrownBattle of MidwayBattle of ToursGreat Scott! The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific during World War II, showcasing strategic brilliance and altering the course of history with sheer naval ingenuity!
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumBattle of MidwayBattle of ToursAs a programmer, I appreciate the strategic complexity and technological innovation of the Battle of Midway, which was a pivotal moment in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutBattle of MidwayBattle of WaterlooThe Battle of Midway is the winner because it was a pivotal clash in World War II that turned the tide in the Pacific, showcasing the sheer might of human resilience and strategy in an era when technology started to reshape the battlefield.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringBattle of MidwayBattle of HastingsThe Battle of Midway was a pivotal moment in World War II that showcased brilliant strategy and turned the tide in the Pacific, like a chess game where the right moves changed everything.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanBattle of YorktownBattle of MidwayYorktown was the ultimate finale that sealed the deal for American independence, while Midway was a turning point but didn't wrap things up with a bow.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurBattle of ToursBattle of MidwayAs a scientist, I appreciate how the Battle of Tours was a pivotal moment in preserving the cultural and scientific heritage that eventually led to the Renaissance.
Marie CurieMarie CurieBattle of ToursBattle of MidwayAs a scientist who loves history, Battle of Tours stopped the Muslim advance into Western Europe, shaping the cultural trajectory of the region.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserBattle of MidwayBattle of HastingsAs a history nerd, I'd say the Battle of Midway was a game-changer in WWII, shifting the tide in the Pacific with mad strategic moves.
Doc BrownDoc BrownBattle of MidwayBattle of GettysburgGreat Scott! The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific War, shifting the balance of naval power to favor the United States with its incredible strategy and pivotal victory!
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonBattle of MidwayBattle of GettysburgAs an engineer and inventor, I see the Battle of Midway as a turning point due to strategic ingenuity and technological prowess in the Pacific theater.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutBattle of MidwayBattle of GettysburgThe Battle of Midway turned the tide in the Pacific with a big splash and some serious smarts, whereas Gettysburg was more like a bloody backyard brawl.