Chapter
The Battle of Midway
1:38:45 - 1:46:29 (07:43)
The Battle of Midway saw the American air assets in the air waiting for the Japanese strike force as they utilized the Midway reconnaissance to find the Japanese carriers and keep their carriers out of the range while the Japanese planes were returning from their strike on Midway, needing to land.
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A month after the Battle of Coral Sea, the Americans were able to anticipate the Japanese strike force and launch their own attack in the Battle of Midway, leading to America's first victory against Japan in the Pacific theater.
1:38:45 - 1:43:04 (04:18)
Summary
A month after the Battle of Coral Sea, the Americans were able to anticipate the Japanese strike force and launch their own attack in the Battle of Midway, leading to America's first victory against Japan in the Pacific theater.
ChapterThe Battle of Midway
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The pressure to act quickly can have serious consequences on decision making, as illustrated by the story of a fighter pilot who mistakenly identified friendly American carriers as the enemy because he lacked time to think.
1:43:04 - 1:44:22 (01:18)
Summary
The pressure to act quickly can have serious consequences on decision making, as illustrated by the story of a fighter pilot who mistakenly identified friendly American carriers as the enemy because he lacked time to think.
ChapterThe Battle of Midway
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Amidst the attack on Midway, Japanese Admiral planned to recover Tomonaga's planes, refuel and rearm them for a coordinated strike on the American carrier(s) with anti-ship ordinance to cause maximum impact.
1:44:22 - 1:46:29 (02:06)
Summary
Amidst the attack on Midway, Japanese Admiral planned to recover Tomonaga's planes, refuel and rearm them for a coordinated strike on the American carrier(s) with anti-ship ordinance to cause maximum impact.