Episode 618-Midway: Nagumo’s Dilemma

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Posted On April 15, 2026

Adm. Nagumo, after his first raid on Midway, has 15 minutes to decide if he should launch another one. But the continuous attacks from Midway and the US carriers take his options away. 

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