About this episode

The episode discusses the loss of the American carrier Lady Lex and the failed Japanese plan to capture Port Moresby.

The Americans lose a carrier, Lady Lex, but the Japanese plan to take Port Moresby is also ruined. Meanwhile, the Japanese Striking Force is to follow and finish off the Yorktown. 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 history
• Japanese history

Keywords

• Lexington
• carrier
• Port Moresby
• Yorktown
• Japanese Striking Force

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lady Lex, Yorktown

Places: Port Moresby

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