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The Risks of the United States Sending Two Aircraft Carriers to Japan
34:52 - 43:26 (08:33)
The United States is taking a risky move by sending two aircraft carriers to Japan to boost morale. However, others believe that there was a real-world goal achieved by the operation and that the risk is worth it.
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The United States' decision to use two aircraft carriers for morale boosting purposes may come at a great cost as aircraft carriers have turned out to be the most important ships in the mid 20th century and the country only has four deployed in the Pacific theater.
34:52 - 39:06 (04:14)
Summary
The United States' decision to use two aircraft carriers for morale boosting purposes may come at a great cost as aircraft carriers have turned out to be the most important ships in the mid 20th century and the country only has four deployed in the Pacific theater. While some argue that there may have been a real world military effect to this decision, it is not worth the risk of losing two carriers in early 1942.
ChapterThe Risks of the United States Sending Two Aircraft Carriers to Japan
EpisodeShow 65 - Supernova in the East IV
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The different ways individuals experience war can range from the loss of a loved one to making decisions that result in the brutal killing of civilians.
39:06 - 43:26 (04:19)
Summary
The different ways individuals experience war can range from the loss of a loved one to making decisions that result in the brutal killing of civilians. These varying experiences highlight the complexity of war and the impact it has on human lives.