About this episode

The episode discusses the American claims of victory amidst faulty reports and the looming threat of a Japanese invasion force.

Though faulty reports, the Americans will claim an impressive victory. Then comes a chance for something greater. Meanwhile the Japanese invasion force is waiting for their carriers to wipe out Fletcher’s Task Force 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ray Harris Jr

Topics covered

• World War II
• naval battles
• military strategy
• American victory
• Japanese invasion

Keywords

• World War II
• naval warfare
• Fletcher's Task Force 17
• Japanese carriers
• American victory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Americans, Japanese

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