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The Battle of Midway
2:17:02 - 2:22:01 (04:58)
The Americans find the last Japanese carrier, but after the Japanese knock it out, they're not looking to find the same carrier again in The Battle of Midway.
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This episode discusses Japan's failed attempts at military campaigns in 1944, including the unsuccessful defense against the B29 bomber attacks and the costly Operation Ichigo, which resulted in heavy casualties for the Japanese soldiers and little gain.
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