Carrier warfare involves the need to find the enemy's carriers before they find you and launching an immediate strike in the hopes to eliminate their carriers before they can launch a strike at you. Even the smallest details matter in carrier warfare.
Miscommunication during the WWII Pacific Battle led to Admiral Fletcher launching his entire strike force against a few cruisers, leaving his own carriers exposed to attacks from Japan's carriers.
The after action reports of fighter pilots are known for their optimism and heroic depiction of battles. This podcast episode recounts the story of a fighter pilot who broke radio silence to lead an attack on a Japanese light carrier during WWII.