About this episode

The episode discusses the strategic plans of Adm. Yamamoto and Adm. Nimitz leading up to the Battle of Midway.

Adm. Yamamoto makes his plans for Midway, but Adm. Nimitz sees the Cherub that sees them and plans accordingly. The Ghosts of the Battle of the Coral Sea will be felt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ray Harris Jr

Topics covered

• Battle of Midway
• World War II
• military strategy
• naval battles
• historical analysis

Keywords

• Midway
• Yamamoto
• Nimitz
• Coral Sea
• World War II
• naval strategy
• military history

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