Torpedo planes in WWII were the lead blockers for dive bombers, paving the way for victory but with great risk. Despite saying that they scored hits, torpedo planes often failed to explode or run deep, making them susceptible to anti-aircraft and fighter defenses.
The abilities of damage control crews back at port, such as Pearl Harbor, to quickly turnaround and repair ships will be crucial to the war effort in WWII. The heroic efforts of these crews in controlling fires, preventing ships from listing, and getting damaged ships back into operation will be vital to winning battles.