What did the Admiral Yamamoto hope to destroy by attacking Midway?

Admiral Yamamoto aimed to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet's aircraft carriers at Midway to significantly weaken American naval power in the Pacific. By delivering a decisive blow, he hoped to secure Japanese dominance in the region and prevent further U.S. interference in Japan's expansion efforts. Yamamoto believed that a successful attack would also bolster Japanese morale and deter the Allies from pursuing aggressive actions against Japan.