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.
The Pearl Harbor attack left the US Pacific fleet in shambles, with battleships destroyed and countless lives lost. However, the carriers of the Pacific fleet managed to escape and proved to be the instrumental weapon in the US's eventual retaliation against Japan.
The question of how long it took for the Japanese planes to take off from their carriers and reach Pearl Harbor remains a topic of debate and speculation, as the narrow transition window made the attack possible only within a certain time frame.
This podcast episode discusses the events that took place during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including the devastating impact of the high altitude bombers and the heroic stories of those who fought back.