Question

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

Explanation:

During World War II, the US was able to break Japanese naval codes. Deciphering Japanese messages allowed US naval forces to know the Japanese fleet's plan and intercept it before it reached Midway.

Answer:

US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.