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The episode discusses the strategic decisions following the Battle of Midway and the Japanese landing on Guadalcanal, focusing on the command rivalry between Nimitz and MacArthur.

With Midway over the U.S. has to decide how to proceed. But the Japanese make the decision for them, by landing on Guadalcanal. But who will get the command, Nimitz or MacArthur? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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