A seminar on World War II was conducted on November 24, 2025 for the History students of class XII-A under the guidance of their teacher Mr Mohd Mohiuddin. The session aimed to deepen students’ knowledge and provide clearer insight into significant wartime events, with students presenting on selected themes.

The discussion centred on the Battle of Midway, emphasising Japan’s strategic aims following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the crucial role of Allied code-breaking efforts. Students highlighted how the successful decryption of Japanese naval communications enabled the United States to anticipate enemy movements and prepare an effective response. Presentations detailed the decisive carrier-based warfare, particularly the destruction of four major Japanese carriers—Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, and Hiryū—which resulted in a severe blow to Japan’s offensive strength. The loss of the USS Yorktown was also noted, illustrating the asymmetrical nature of the battle and its long-term implications. Students further discussed the broader consequences of the Battle of Midway, including Japan’s shift to defensive operations, limitations of its industrial capacity, and the beginning of the Allied Island-Hopping campaign. Ethical considerations regarding the use of intercepted intelligence were also explored, acknowledging its pivotal role in securing victory.

Principal Mr Deepak Mervyn Mathews and Vice Principal Mr Sachindra Bharti appreciated the innovative teaching approach, noting that such scholarly engagements enable students to delve deeper into the causes, developments, and far-reaching consequences of historical events.

The seminar proved insightful and engaging, successfully enhancing the students’ understanding of one of the most significant turning points of World War II.