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The Importance of the American Victory at Midway
2:23:07 - 2:33:48 (10:41)
The American victory at Midway was of cardinal importance not only to the United States but to the whole allied cause, according to Winston Churchill. At the time, Japan's grip on Southeast Asia was tightening, and the victory gave hope to the allies that Japan could be defeated.
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Churchill praised the American victory at Midway, recognizing its importance to the allied cause.
2:23:07 - 2:27:30 (04:22)
Summary
Churchill praised the American victory at Midway, recognizing its importance to the allied cause. The combination of factors such as the terrain, Yamato spirit, and weakened American soldiers contributed to the high number of casualties, leading to confusion back in the US about the importance of fighting over these places during WWII.
ChapterThe Importance of the American Victory at Midway
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The speaker recounts a comedic scenario of a sleazy sports agent pitching to President Roosevelt in the Oval Office after Hitler's fall, where the new German leaders promise to give up half of what they've taken.
2:27:30 - 2:29:53 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker recounts a comedic scenario of a sleazy sports agent pitching to President Roosevelt in the Oval Office after Hitler's fall, where the new German leaders promise to give up half of what they've taken.
ChapterThe Importance of the American Victory at Midway
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The decision to end WWII was not an easy one and, in retrospect, some have argued that Japan should have concluded a peace in the spring of 1942.
2:29:53 - 2:33:48 (03:54)
Summary
The decision to end WWII was not an easy one and, in retrospect, some have argued that Japan should have concluded a peace in the spring of 1942. However, the development of wonder weapons by both sides made the outcome of the war uncertain, with potentially disastrous consequences.