What is the important turning point (which occurred not too far from Hawaii?

Question

Need to unscramble these letters:
i i d m e o d r a y f b t t

1st word 6 letters
2nd word 2 letters
3rd word 6 letters

I though it was the Battle of Midway but my letters dont match up.

Answer 1

Sure looks like someone was going for "Battle of Midway" and screwed up the letters.

Answer 2

someone left out the w